Astronomers produce largest 3D catalog of galaxies
The team used data from 鲍贬’蝉 Panoramic Survey Telescope and Rapid Response System or Pan-STARRS1 on Haleakalā.
Keck astronomer awarded Nobel Prize for trailblazing black hole research
Andrea Ghez won the coveted award for research that proved the existence of a supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way using a telescope on Maunakea
UH Hilo grad behind lens during Venus life-detection study
E’lisa Lee was among researchers on Maunakea that detected signs of life on Venus.
UH astronomers develop new mirror technology, grow green industry
UH IfA scientists, students form company after developing high-power laser technique to shape mirrors for telescopes.
UH-built upgrade to Maunakea telescope to help detect exoplanets
An IfA team developed and built a new infrared instrument for Keck Observatory on Maunakea that will help sharpen observations of exoplanets and young dwarf stars.
UH astronomers to construct 3D map of Milky Way galaxy
Dan Huber and his team were awarded a grant to create the largest 3D map ever constructed of the Milky Way’s outer regions.
Data from Maunakea telescopes unravel Pōwehi mysteries
A new study reveals the integral role telescopes on Maunakea played in showing how Pōwehi, the supermassive black hole moves.
Astronomy at UH plays key role in 30 years of NSF instrumentation funding
From world-class infrared imaging to groundbreaking laser optics, UH IfA have had major impacts on the field of astronomy.
Makaola: New Hawaiian word created to mark signs of life on Venus
UH Hilo Hawaiian language Associate Professor Larry Kimura creates a new Hawaiian word to mark the discovery of potential life on Venus.
Maunakea telescope finds hints of life on Venus
A team of international astronomers detected what may be extra-terrestrial life in Venus’ upper clouds using the JCMT telescope on Maunakea.