#Saturn

UH Mānoa: New study reveals methane-rich crust on Titan could hold clues to life

Saturn’s largest moon, Titan, may offer new insights into planetary atmospheres, climates, and even the potential for life beyond Earth.

Mostly bright Hawaiian Christmas Day expected for Big Island

Baby, it’s been chilly and wet outside for about the past week, but the forecast calls for increased sunshine and fewer showers through the holiday weekend, but no snow on the mauna.

Geological studies of icy moons led by UH-Mānoa scientists support search for alien life

Researchers are interested in features called strike-slip faults on these moons because they can facilitate the exchange of surface and subsurface materials, potentially creating environments conducive for life

Maunakea Observatory Assists With New Study About Saturn’s Aurorae

An observatory atop Maunakea played a major part in a recent study involving high-altitude winds, aurorae and planetary rotation of Saturn.