Astronomers find a famous exoplanet’s doppelgänger
Astronomers have imaged a new planet, and it appears nearly identical to one of the best studied gas-giant planets, however, this doppelgänger differs in one very important way—its origin.
UH ATLAS telescope pinpoints meteorite impact prediction
Although 2018 LA was discovered by a different telescope in Arizona, ATLAS played a crucial role in determining the asteroid’s final destination.
Hawaiʻi telescopes help unravel long-standing cosmic mystery
Using a vast array of telescopes in space and on Earth, an international researcher team has identified a source of cosmic rays and provided evidence for a known blazar as a source of high-energy neutrinos.
Is the interstellar asteroid really a comet?
Researchers say ʻOumuamua's previous classification as an interstellar asteroid has to be corrected and should be changed to a comet.
UH astronomy graduate students earn worldwide recognition
Megan Ansdell, Michael Tucker, Ashley Chontos and Sam Grunblatt were recognized for outstanding research.
Astronomical odds for grad student
Dani Atkinson survived a life threatening crash to defend her dissertation in astronomy and earn her PhD one year later.
AstroDay2018 is a hit
Hundreds of children, families and the public attended AstroDay, a free event showcasing science, engineering and robotics.
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.
