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Small asteroid or comet ‘visits’ from beyond the solar system

October 26, 2017

A small, recently discovered asteroid or comet appears to have originated from outside the solar system, if so it could be the first “interstellar object” to be observed and confirmed by astronomers.

UH part of astronomical discovery that changes understanding of universe

October 16, 2017

Institute for Astronomy researchers played a major role in one of the most significant astronomical discoveries in decades—the first observations of a binary neutron star merger and resulting kilonova explosion.

No significant impact found from proposed improvements to Maunakea visitor center

September 7, 2017

UH Hilo released a Final Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact determination for infrastructure improvements at Maunakea Visitor Information Station.

Local students get an Akamai experience at telescopes on Hawai‘i Island and Maui

September 5, 2017

The students spent the eight-week program working on research projects with mentors at a variety of STEM facilities.

Astronomers discover variability in the Seven Sisters of the Pleiades Cluster

August 25, 2017

An international team of astronomers used the Kepler Space Telescope to perform the most detailed study to date of their variability.

Total solar eclipse illuminated by UH astronomers

August 16, 2017

During this year’s total solar eclipse, the first to cross North America since 1918, Hawaiʻi will be well represented by UH scientists.

The cosmic velocity web

August 11, 2017

The newly defined cosmic velocity web defines the structure of the universe from velocity information alone.

UH astronomer to build sharper eyes for Maunakea telescope

July 5, 2017

Christoph Baranec at the Institute for Astronomy was awarded a $1 million grant to build the autonomous adaptive optics system.

Institute for Astronomy celebrates 50 years of discovery

June 29, 2017

Since it’s founding on July 1, 1967, UH Mānoa’s IfA has played a role in almost every significant astronomical discovery.

Dava Sobel and Galileo’s Daughters explore history and the stars

June 26, 2017

Two events include music, imagery and narrative and Sobel speaking on her new book.