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Hawaiʻi astronomers track asteroid 2024 YR4, impact probability decreases

A UH telescope discovered the “city-killer” size asteroid in December.

The Institute for Astronomy plays a central role in planetary defense, operating some of the world’s most advanced asteroid-tracking telescopes.

UH astronomer Jonathan Williams helped capture images of exocomet belts using the Submillimeter Array on Maunakea.

In the Fiscal Year 2023 survey, UH Mānoa ranked No. 92 nationally, and excelled in ocean sciences, astronomy and Earth sciences.

The program runs from June 1 to August 8, 2025, and offers interns a $4,400 stipend, housing and travel support.

A University of Hawaiʻi astronomer played a key role in tracking a small asteroid hours before it entered Earth’s atmosphere on December 4, 2024.

Each researcher earned their place by consistently publishing papers that rank in the top 1% by citations in their respective fields.

UH astronomers and computer scientists have developed models to significantly speed up the analysis of massive data.

The free event featured hands-on demonstrations and displays related to astronomy, robotics and natural sciences.

A new study revealed that methane gas may also be trapped within Titan’s ice, forming a distinct crust up to six miles thick.