UH Astronomer John Tonry elected to National Academy of Sciences
Tonry is an expert in developing technologies to survey the sky to find moving and variable objects such as exploding stars and asteroids.
Celebrate science at Hilo AstroDay 2018
More than 30 science and community organizations including UH Hilo, ʻImiloa Astronomy Center, Institute for Astronomy, HI-SEAS and more will fascinate participants of all ages.
UH astronomers to uncover the secrets of stars and exoplanets with NASA’s TESS satellite
Astronomers from the Institute for Astronomy will utilize data received by NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite, which will survey most of the sky over the next two years.
In memoriam: Paul Coleman, tireless advocate for astronomy in Hawaiʻi
Astronomer Paul Coleman, who worked 15 years with the Institute for Astronomy and played a key role in the institute’s outreach efforts, died at his home January 16, 2018.
Clintons visit Maunakea
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton traveled to Maunakea and learned about the cultural, natural and scientific significance of the mountain.
Maunakea Scholars Program awards outstanding astronomy students
Students from King Kekaulike High School and Kapolei High School have been awarded highly coveted telescope time.
UH ATLAS telescope spots SpaceX Tesla Roadster in flight
UH's ATLAS telescope on Mauna Loa captured images on February 8, 2018 of the Tesla Roadster launched into space as part of SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy test.
Discovery of extreme ‘natural telescope’ magnification led by UH astronomer
Harald Eberling of the Institute for Astronomy and a team of international researchers announce utilization of gravitational lensing.
Super, blue blood moon dazzles despite clouds
A rare super blue blood moon combination didn’t disappoint those in Hawaiʻi who either stayed up late or got up early despite the threat of clouds and rain.
Hasinger leaving UH Institute for Astronomy for European Space Agency
Hasinger will be responsible for the definition, planning and execution of the science program at Europe's equivalent to NASA.
