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.
February President’s report: enrollment, chemical spills, legislative session, more
Highlights also include: extramural funding, early college enrollment and the UH Mānoa athletics director search.
Asteroid defense test success confirmed by Hawaiʻi telescopes
UH-operated telescopes are at the forefront of the world's efforts to discover Near-Earth objects.
UH astronomers capture historic NASA spacecraft, asteroid collision
Hawaiʻi astronomers observed the moment of impact using telescopes on Maunakea and in South Africa.
UH astronomers to track impact of spacecraft, asteroid collision
Astronomers will use telescopes on Maunakea and Haleakalā to collect data and determine how asteroid Dimorphos was impacted.
