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23rd AstroDay inspires keiki through science and stars

The 23rd annual AstroDay shared the wonders of science with keiki and their families through hands-on activities, displays and demonstrations.

IfA astronomers used a Maunakea telescope to detect vibrations in the star—bringing new insight into stellar aging and evolution.

The Ka Lama Kū awards recognizes student leaders who exemplify Native Hawaiian values.

IfA astronomer István Szapudi co-published a new study that suggests the universe may rotate—just extremely slowly.

IfA Professor Karen Meech has been named a 2024 Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Nour Skaf is one of eight notable 51 Pegasi b Fellows by the Heising-Simons Foundation and will bring her expertise in exoplanet instrumentation.

If confirmed, the 148780 Altjira system could change how scientists understand the formation of objects in a distant region of the solar system.

A UH telescope discovered the “city-killer” size asteroid in December.

The Institute for Astronomy plays a central role in planetary defense, operating some of the world’s most advanced asteroid-tracking telescopes.

UH astronomer Jonathan Williams helped capture images of exocomet belts using the Submillimeter Array on Maunakea.