UH astronomers to help map the first galaxies in the universe
IfA astronomers will conduct follow-up observations using telescopes on Maunakea.
Free activity kits to help keiki celebrate AstroDay
Annual Hilo science event will distribute activity kits for keiki to take home.
Simons shares vision for future as astronomy institute director
Doug Simons has a set of priorities that he calls the “three pillars”—ramping up research, expanding technology development and retaining IfA’s world-class education.
Doug Simons named new director for UH Institute for Astronomy
The veteran Hawaiʻi Island astronomer and IfA alumnus was selected from a strong group of finalists.
Alumna among ‘20 trailblazing women in astronomy and astrophysics’
Award-winning planetary scientist Heidi B. Hammel earned a spot on the distinguished MSN list to mark Women’s History Month.
Keiki learn solar system fast facts in Hawaiian and English
Participants scan QR codes on sidewalk decals in Waimea that link to brief informational videos about planets in the solar system.
Maunakea telescope playing vital role in tracking large asteroid flyby
The UH Institute for Astronomy operated IRTF on Maunakea will closely analyze near-Earth asteroid 2001 FO32.
Astronomy student’s fiery ‘Old Faithful’ discovery earns national award
Institute for Astronomy graduate student Anna Payne earned a student achievement award from the American Astronomical Society.
‘Farfarout!’ Solar system’s most distant planetoid confirmed
Astronomers have confirmed a planetoid that is almost four times farther from the Sun than Pluto, making it the most distant object ever observed in our solar system.
UH Mānoa proceeds with hiring process for key leadership positions
UH Mānoa is proceeding with the recruitment of: head of Enrollment Management, directors of the Institute for Astronomy and Hawaiʻi Institute for Marine Biology, and dean of the School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene.
