Caltech seeks public input on decommissioning of its Maunakea telescope
Caltech University announced December 4, 2017 that it is proceeding to decommission the Caltech Submillimeter Observatory on Maunakea.
Caltech University announced December 4, 2017 that it is proceeding to decommission the Caltech Submillimeter Observatory on Maunakea.
Institute for Astronomy researchers played a major role in one of the most significant astronomical discoveries in decades—the first observations of a binary neutron star merger and resulting kilonova explosion.
Observations used in the study were taken over a period of months by telescope operators Callie Matulonis, Kevin Silva and Will Montgomerie.
Two Honokaʻa High School scholars share their research experience at the Canada-France-Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Telescope.
The collaborative agreement will develop more opportunities for local high school students to utilize educational potential of the Maunakea Observatories.
The renovation will include fresh paint, exterior siding and roof repair, weather sealing of the dome, improved lightning protection and safety upgrades.
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.
The Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Supreme Court affirmed the Conservation District Use Permit for the construction of the telescope.
UH Hilo to begin decommissioning of Hoku Keʻa telescope in early 2016.
UH Institute for Astronomy awarded major contract to build new instrument to measure solar magnetism.