Image of the Week: Appreciating astronomy
This week’s image is from UH Maui College faculty member Trenton Niemi.
UH scientists help unlock the Sun’s magnetic secrets with AI
The UH-led team developed a new AI tool that can map the Sun’s magnetic field in three dimensions with unprecedented accuracy.
UH astronomy faces massive budget cuts: IfA director weighs in
Institute for Astronomy Director Doug Simons discusses potential impacts to the globally renowned research center, faculty and students.
UH astronomers discover the biggest explosion since the Big Bang
IfA researchers uncovered a new kind of cosmic explosion, named extreme nuclear transients which occur when massive stars are shredded by supermassive black holes.
UH telescope discovers historic asteroid that may strike the Earth in 2032
The Institute for Astronomy plays a central role in planetary defense, operating some of the world’s most advanced asteroid-tracking telescopes.
Ancient star system spotted by telescopes atop Maunakea, Haleakalā
The star system is incredibly faint and has the least mass of any Milky Way satellite ever found.
Star ripped apart by black hole in rare discovery
Research led by astronomers from the Institute for Astronomy show the event occurred about 160 million light-years from Earth.
Applicants needed for paid STEM-based internship
More than 500 college students have participated in the internship program since it launched in 2003.
Hawaiʻi observatories play critical role adding color to new space mission
The IfA team is especially interested in using this data to measure the parameters that characterize the properties of the universe.
UH News Image of the Week: Iʻiwi
This week's image is from UH Maui College's Trenton Niemi.
