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UH IfA Aids in Discovery of Star Being Destroyed by Black Hole

For the first time, astronomers have witnessed the immediate aftermath of a star being violently ripped apart by a supermassive black hole.

What’s Up? Last Supermoon of 2019 Tonight

The third and final supermoon of 2019 will occur tonight, Thursday, March 21, 2019.

Science Camps Takes Students to Mars

Science Camps of America will hold a special Space Camp: Mission to Mars starting March 19.

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.

Cosmic Events: Dark Matter, Dark Energy

The Remaining 95%: Insights From Gravitational Lensing will be presented at the Honoka‘a People’s Theatre on Thursday, July 28, from 7 to 8 p.m.