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.
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: 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.
Hawai?i 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.