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Hilo’s own Devin Chu helping discover the secrets of the universe as an astronomer

The 32-year-old postdoctoral researcher and astrophysicist from the Big Island is peering deep into space while helping develop next-generation technology to deliver even sharper images of the universe.

Astronomers on Maunakea Discover New Objects in Galaxy

Astronomers from UCLA and W. M. Keck Observatory discovered four more bizarre objects near the Milky Way galaxy’s supermassive black hole.

Researchers Use Keck to Help Challenge Einstein’s Famous Theory

Einstein’s 1915 theory holds that what we perceive as the force of gravity arises from the curvature of space and time. The scientist proposed that objects such as the sun and the Earth change this geometry.

Hilo High School Graduate Leads Important Astronomy Study

David Chu of Hilo led a study paving the way for groundbreaking research on Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity.

Big Isle Observatory: Heart Of The Galaxy Is A Black Hole

A two-year study of a black hole at the center of the galaxy will be the focus of a presentation by Galactic Center Group researcher Leo Ryan on May 20 at the Kahilu Center.

Grant to Aid Astronomers in Study of Galaxy Formation

Researchers from four California universities will use a new spectrograph on the Keck I telescope to survey nearly 2,000 galaxies.