For the first time, scientists identify disks with enough mass to form a planetary system like our own around both stars in an optically visible binary system.

Mauna Kea edged out a Chile site as future home of the Thirty Meter Telescope, which will be the world’s most powerful optical instrument

Two groups of University of Hawaiʻi scientists are involved in research related to NASA’s plan to return humans to the Moon.

Spearheaded by UH Mānoa’s Institute for Astronomy, the Pan-STARRS project surveys the sky for killer asteroids and new scientific understanding.

UH researcher travels far to study the sun during solar eclipses.

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In celebration of the International Year of Astronomy, Mālamalama takes a look at UH’s newest group of future astronomers and checks on the activities of Institute for Astronomy Alumni.

Institute for Astronomy Director Rolf-Peter Kudritzki is featured on the new Public Broadcasting System show 400 Years of the Telescope airing at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 18 on PBS Hawaiʻi.

Recent research projects and publications from the Institute for Astronomy at UH Manoa.