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Star ripped apart by black hole in rare discovery

Research led by astronomers from the Institute for Astronomy show the event occurred about 160 million light-years from Earth.

The decommissioning of Hōkū Keʻa Observatory is set to begin in March and will take about five months to complete.

11 Kapolei High School students who were guided by UH Institute for Astronomy mentors, won telescope viewing time on Maunakea.

UH Institute for Astronomy astronomer Jonathan Williams co-authored research that provides essential insights into the behavior of young stars.

Six disciplines at UH Mānoa placed in the nation’s top 10%.

Karen Meech was recognized for her ground-breaking research and was named a fellow of the American Astronomical Society.

Jefferies steered the Institute for Astronomy to the forefront of scientific achievement and helped pioneer Maunakea astronomy.

The initiative is expected to attract millions of dollars in funding, expand Hawaiʻi's technology sector and create more high-paying jobs.

More than 500 college students have participated in the internship program since it launched in 2003.

UH astronomers developed a model to explain the phenomenon of unusual behavior that solar flares exhibit on stars.