#maunakea astronomy

Exoplanets Brought to Life Using Scientific Data and Creativity

The year-long project brings 12 exoplanets to life in stunning detail through photo-realistic imagery.

Astronomy Study Reveals Possible Cause of Galaxy ‘Quenching’

Measurements for the study were taken at Keck Observatory on Maunakea.

Astronomers Discover Twin to Famous Exoplanet

Newly discovered planet will shed further light on exoplanets for researchers.

New Evidence Suggests ʻOumuamua Could be a Comet

New evidence suggests ʻOumuamua could potentially be a comet.

Behind the Scenes: Maintaining Keck’s Massive Mirrors

How do you clean one of the world’s most advanced telescopes?

Keck Observatory Studied Amateur Photo that ‘Won Cosmic Lottery’

An amateur astronomer has captured the first-ever image of the light birthing a supernova.

Keck Observatory to Undergo Upgrade to Optics Systems

The upgrade is being funded by the National Science Foundation.

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.

Hawai‘i Telescope Finds 100 Possible Planets

Astronomers have discovered over 100 new potential exoplanets after two decades of data gathered with the W.M. Keck Observatory on Maunakea.

Maunakea Skies: Future of UH Hilo Astronomy Program

Dr. Marianne Takamiya will present an update on developments in UH Hilo’s astronomy program at ‘Imiloa’s Maunakea Skies talk on Aug. 19 at 7 p.m.