Search for Institute for Astronomy director postponed
The search for UH 惭ā苍辞补 IfA director has been postponed until the university is in a stronger fiscal position.
Massive asteroid subject of new findings
Dave Tholen has revealed critical new findings linked to a large asteroid expected to pass extremely close to Earth.
Finalists for Institute for Astronomy director announced
Kenneth Chambers, Laura Ferrarese and Douglas Simons are the three finalists for IfA director.
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 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.
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.
UH 惭ā苍辞补 alumnus goes to battle on Jeopardy!
UH 惭ā苍辞补 grad Jeff Rich will appear on the season premiere of hit TV game show Jeopardy! on Monday, September 14.