Separating true stars from wannabes
Institute for Astronomy researchers discover the dividing line of mass that separates stars from brown dwarfs.
21st century education opportunity, made in Hawai¡®i, starts today
This editorial on the Maunakea Scholars Program by David Lassner, Kathryn Matayoshi and Doug Simons ran in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser on May 28, 2017.
Growing Hawai?i¡¯s next generation of astronomers
The collaborative agreement will develop more opportunities for local high school students to utilize educational potential of the Maunakea Observatories.
University of Hawai?i 88-inch Telescope to undergo repair and maintenance
The renovation will include fresh paint, exterior siding and roof repair, weather sealing of the dome, improved lightning protection and safety upgrades.
Hawai?i-built infrared instrument for world¡¯s largest solar telescope catches first rays
When the Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope is completed it will rely on two complex infrared instruments being built by the University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy.
Project Imua team looking forward to third rocket launch
NASA videographer Kjell Redal’s documentary looks back on Project Imua’s second launch.
President¡¯s February highlights and updates
Highlights of the president’s report include UH’s commitment to equity and safety, Culinary Institute of the Pacific first phase completed and governor’s budget and legislative update.
Maunakea studied as a contemporary place of contrasting world views
UH Hilo’s Cosmos and Culture course delves into historical, intellectual, social and cultural context of astronomical discovery from a multitude of perspectives.
Maunakea Observatories award N¨¡n¨¡kuli and Kapolei students with research time
Six Â鶹´«Ã½ high school students put their observation time at the Canada-France-Â鶹´«Ã½Telescope, Subaru Telescope and Gemini Observatory.
Newly discovered intergalactic void repels Milky Way
By identifying the Dipole Repeller, researchers are able to explain both the direction of the Milky Way’s motion and its velocity relative to the rest of the Universe.