Possible interstellar visitor headed toward Sun discovered by UH telescope
The rare object, possibly a comet from another solar system, is racing toward the Sun at over 150,000 miles per hour.
UH to decommission 3rd Maunakea telescope
UKIRT will be the third Maunakea observatory to be decommissioned under UH’s Maunakea Comprehensive Management Plan.
UH telescope on Maunakea earns global honor
The UH88 telescope designated as an IEEE Milestone, a significant honor spotlighting innovations that changed the world.
UH astronomy faces massive budget cuts: IfA director weighs in
Institute for Astronomy Director Doug Simons discusses potential impacts to the globally renowned research center, faculty and students.
UH astronomers discover the biggest explosion since the Big Bang
IfA researchers uncovered a new kind of cosmic explosion, named extreme nuclear transients which occur when massive stars are shredded by supermassive black holes.
UH mentors next astronomy stars, Waipahu teen wins $10K scholarship
Maunakea Scholars launched in 2015 and has reached more than 1,300 students and awarded telescope time to more than 250.
23rd AstroDay inspires keiki through science and stars
The 23rd annual AstroDay shared the wonders of science with keiki and their families through hands-on activities, displays and demonstrations.
Maunakea telescope tunes into music of nearby star, unveils surprising discovery
IfA astronomers used a Maunakea telescope to detect vibrations in the star—bringing new insight into stellar aging and evolution.
Student leaders shine at UH Hilo Ka Lama Kū Awards
The Ka Lama Kū awards recognizes student leaders who exemplify Native Hawaiian values.
UH astronomer finds the universe could be spinning
IfA astronomer István Szapudi co-published a new study that suggests the universe may rotate—just extremely slowly.