Maunakea: Observations help confirm rare triple system in Kuiper Belt
If confirmed, the 148780 Altjira system could change how scientists understand the formation of objects in a distant region of the solar system.
Hawaiʻi astronomers track asteroid 2024 YR4, impact probability decreases
A UH telescope discovered the “city-killer” size asteroid in December.
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.
Submillimeter Array on Maunakea illuminates birth of planetary system
UH astronomer Jonathan Williams helped capture images of exocomet belts using the Submillimeter Array on Maunakea.
UH astronomers, students: Hands-on science fun in Kona
The free event featured hands-on demonstrations and displays related to astronomy, robotics and natural sciences.
Black hole jets stretch 140x wider than Milky Way
Using the Keck Observatory on Maunakea, astronomers uncovered the largest pair of black hole jets ever observed.
UH alumna on search for life beyond Earth
IfA alumna Megan Ansdell is one of the leading scientists for NASA’s future space telescope geared toward searching for Earth-like planets.
Second observatory removed from Maunakea summit
Site work for the decommissioning of the Caltech Submillimeter Observatory was completed in June.
Maunakea: 1st telescope decommissioning complete
The historic decommissioning of UH Hilo’s Hōkū Keʻa Observatory was completed in May 2024, and the area will be monitored over the next three years.
Maunakea telescope dome removed, Caltech removal on track
The next phase involves removing the concrete foundations, pavement and underground utilities.
