Astronomy
Two ʻSpeciesʻ of Exoplanets Discovered Using Keck Observatory
The new study reveals rocky, Earth-like planets and gaseous, mini-Neptunes orbiting distant stars.
First Endowed Fund at ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center
‘Imiloa Astronomy Center’s first endowment fund honors the late educator and government planner Ilima Pi‘ianai‘a.
Astronomers Discover Exact Mass Needed for Star Formation
Astronomers have discovered the exact mass and temperature difference that sets apart successful stars and brown dwarfs.
Scientists Discover Signs of Frost on the Moon
A University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa researcher is among a group of scientists who have discovered signs of frost on the moon.
‘Imiloa Astronomy Center Talk on Origin of Gold
‘Imiloa’s next Maunakea Skies talk is “The Search for the Origin of Gold.”
Keck Observatory Sheds Light on ‘Fifth Force’
W. M. Keck Observatory data has led to a first-of-its-kind test of Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity.
Judy Cohen Elected to the National Academy of Sciences
Cohen was involved in the early chapters of Keck Observatory’s history and she served as the co-principal investigator for Keck Observatory’s first optical spectrograph.
Learn About Black Holes at ‘Imiloa on May 19
Dr. Allison Peck will present “A Telescope the Size of the Earth” at the next Maunakea Skies Talk on Friday, May 19, at ‘Imiloa.
Astronomers Measure Ripples in ‘Cosmic Web’ for First Time
A team of astronomers has made the first measurements of small-scale ripples in the “cosmic web” using images gathered on Maunakea.
Lake Waiau to be Featured at Upcoming Maunakea Speakers Series
Dr. Licata will share insights from her research at Lake Waiau and will present “A Study of a Tropical Alpine Lake, Past and Present.”
UH Telescope on Maunakea to Undergo Repair
To ensure the safety of visitors and staff, the area in the immediate proximity of UH88 will be fenced off to the public while renovations are taking place.
New Keck Instrument Captures First 3D Image
The W.M. Keck Observatory captured the very first successful science data last night from its newest, cutting-edge instrument, the Keck Cosmic Web Imager.
Maunakea Telescope Aids in Discovery of Primordial Galaxy
Scientists now have a detailed glimpse of what may have happened just after the Big Bang about 13.1 billion years ago.
Hawaiʻi Telescopes Discover Origins of ‘Blue Binary Planetoids’
A team of researchers have made a new discovery using data gathered by Gemini Telescope and Canada-France Hawaii Telescope on Maunakea revealing how distant planetoids arrived in the outer reaches of the Kuiper Belt. The Kuiper Belt consists of a massive swarm of icy, small planetoids on the outskirts of our Solar System. Much of these […]
Discovery of Ancient Galaxy Sets New Record
This rare discovery, made using the world-class W. M. Keck Observatory on Maunakea, could change the way scientists think about the evolution of galaxies.
Maunakea Stargazing Program Moves to Four Nights a Week
The free stargazing program at the Maunakea Visitor Information Station on the Big Island will be reduced from seven to four nights a week starting on April 17.
Subaru Telescope Detects Shadow of Gas Cloud in Ancient Proto-Supercluster
The Suprime-Cam on the Subaru Telescope has been used to create the most-extensive map of neutral hydrogen gas in the early universe.
PISCES’ Summer STEM Program Receives $5K from HTDC
The Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems’ (PISCES) 2017 STARS (STEM Aerospace Research Scholars) Program, a summer workshop for high school women exploring space exploration, astronomy and engineering, will receive a $5,000 sponsorship from the High Technology Development Corp. (HTDC). “We’re very grateful for this generous award from HTDC,” said Rodrigo Romo, PISCES program […]
Keck Talk: ‘The Restless Universe’
“The Restless Universe: Palomar Transient Factory” will be presented at the Hualalai Learning Theater at Keck Headquarters on Friday, March 24.
Learning to Live on Mars… on Mauna Loa
Brian Shiro will take you through the day-to-day life of a HI-SEAS mission and what it’s like learning to live on Mars.
