Astronomy
‘Imiloa Maunakea Skies Talk to Explore the Threat of Near-Earth Objects
The talk will be held at ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center on Friday, Apr. 20, at 7 p.m.
HI-SEAS Mission VII Recruiting Crew
Researchers from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa are seeking crew members for a NASA-funded long-duration space exploration analog study.
CFH Telescope Director to Talk Future of Astronomy at ‘Imiloa
Learn about the exciting future of astronomy at ‘Imiloa next Maunakea Skies talk on Friday, Mar. 16.
Speaker Series: What Makes Maunakea Best Astronomical Site in the World?
The Maunakea Speaker Series continues its monthly lectures with a presentation by Mark Chun from the University of Hawai‘i Institute for Astronomy on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
Science Camps Takes Students to Mars
Science Camps of America will hold a special Space Camp: Mission to Mars starting March 19.
Bill Limiting Telescopes on Maunakea Passes Senate 25-0
Hawai‘i Senate Bill 3090 SD2 passed the Hawai‘i Senate with a vote of 25-0 today.
Journey Through the Universe: Landscapes of the Moon & Mars
W.M. Keck Observatory announces that NASA Scientist Brian Day will give a demonstration of the lunar and planetary mapping and modeling portals his team developed at NASA.
Women of Hawai‘i Astronomy Community Gather to ‘Press for Progress’
Women in all roles supporting Maunakea astronomy gathered in Hilo to #pressforprogress in light of International Women’s Day.
Community Presentations: The Future of Maunakea
A state-wide series of community presentations on “The Future of Maunakea” will begin on Tuesday, March 6, 2018.
Journey Through the Universe Program Returns
Hawai‘i Island’s leading astronomy education and outreach program, Journey Through the Universe (“Journey”) is returning for its 14th year.
Cosmic Space Invaders or Victims of Galactic Eviction?
(MPIA) announces that an international team of astronomers has made a surprising discovery about the birthplace of groups of stars.
Hilo High School Graduate Leads Important Astronomy Study
David Chu of Hilo led a study paving the way for groundbreaking research on Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity.
Keck Observatory Studied Amateur Photo that ‘Won Cosmic Lottery’
An amateur astronomer has captured the first-ever image of the light birthing a supernova.
Astronomy Students Students Awarded Coveted Telescope Time
Maunakea Observatories staff awarded the 2017-18 school year winners of the Maunakea Scholars program.
CFHT Image Reveals Galactic Cannibalism in Stephan’s Quintet
New images captured by the Hawai‘i Island telescope confirm that even galaxies get hungry.
‘Imiloa Astronomy Center to Host 12th Birthday Celebration
The free event will include food, activities, exhibits and planetarium shows.
VIDEO: HI-SEAS Mission VI Crew to Enter ‘Mars’
The crew of four is the “most international” so far in the study series.
Maunakea Speaker Series Presentation by Meteorologist
The Maunakea Speaker Series announces that the next scheduled program series will be held Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018.
Hawai‘i Telescope Spots SpaceX Tesla Roadster in Flight
The UH ATLAS telescope on Mauna Loa captured images on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018 of the Tesla Roadster launched into space as part of SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy test.
Learn About the Birth of Stars at ‘Imiloa Astronomy Talk
JCMT astronomer Dr. Steve Mairs will share his research investigating the formation and evolution of stars.
