#Observatory
Caltech Submillimeter Observatory buildings, telescope dome removed from Mauna Kea
The decommissioning of the observatory started in September 2023 when the telescope was removed and shipped to Chile where it was anticipated it would continue to contribute to the field of astronomy.
2nd Maunakea telescope decommissioning to begin
Hōkū Keʻa is the second telescope on Maunakea in the final phase of the extensive decommissioning process required under the Mauna Kea Comprehensive Management Plan.
Big Island’s Sister City Program launches ‘Ale Lau Loa
The program provides a learning experience that allows local youth to explore first-hand the history, values and customs of traditional and indigenous cultures across the globe.
Seeing quadruple: Rare gravitational lensing warps light from explosion of distant dying star
With the help of an observatory atop Maunakea on the Big Island, a team of astronomers were able to capture a bizarre quadruple image of the supernova dubbed “SN Zwicky.”
Keck Honored by NASA for Public Archive
NASA has awarded the 2015 NASA Group Achievement Award to W.M. Keck Observatory for its efforts in pioneering the Keck Observatory Archive.
Kamaaina Observatory Experience Planned for Mauna Kea
Mauna Kea Observatories and the ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center will work together to conduct a monthly community event, Kamaaina Observatory Experience, which is expected to begin in early 2016.
