Astronomy
Total Solar Eclipse Aligns for Mainland Aug. 21
A total solar eclipse will be visible on the mainland on Aug. 21, 2017.
Hawai‘i Space Science Interns to Present Projects
The Akamai Workforce Initiative’s Internship Program will hold its Student Internship Symposiums in Hilo and Waimea on Monday, Aug. 7.
LIGO Scientist to Give Public Talk on Gravitational Waves
Keck Observatory will present Dr. David Reitze of the Caltech LIGO laboratory on Aug. 10 at HPA Campus.
Big Island Observatory Captures ‘Gigantic Jets’ of High-Altitude Lightning
On the night of July 23, Gemini North cloud cameras atop Maunakea captured footage of gigantic jets, upper atmospheric lightning…
Hilo-based Aerospace Agency to Share $119K NASA Grant
The award will fund the first phase of an ISRU planetary building block project using volcanic basalt.
Dr. Hasinger of IFA Presenting at `Imiloa Astronomy Center
Dr. Hasinger, Director of the Institute for Astronomy, will discuss highlights from his book, “Astronomy’s Limitless Journey.”
Harvard Professor to Present ‘Life in the Universe’
Abraham Loeb will present “Life in the Universe” on Thursday, July 6, at the Gates Performing Arts Center on the Hawaii Preparatory Academy campus in Waimea.
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.
