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Keck, Gemini Assist in Discovery of Earth-Like Planet

The planet is the first to be found that is about the same size as our own and also orbits at a distance from its sun where water could exist in liquid form.

Leadership Change Coming at Keck Observatory

Keck Deputy Director Hilton Lewis will serve as interim director when current director, Taft Armandroff, assumes a new post in Texas on June 1.

Astronomers Say Planets Hospitable to Life May Be Common

Researchers using the Keck Observatory say recent findings suggest that one out of five stars similar to our sun may have planets in the “habitable zone.”

Keck Observes 20th Anniversary with Variety of Events

The celebration ranges from a free open house and movie showing to a two-day scientific meeting and ritzy night-time gala.