Distance to neighbor galaxy measured more accurately
An international team of astronomers, including two from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, has measured the distance to our neighboring galaxy more accurately than ever before.
Institute for Astronomy holds comet-viewing event
The Institute of Astronomy will hold a free Comet PANSTARRS viewing event on Tuesday, March 12 at Magic Island.
Satellite launch and space science featured in Readying for liftoff
Projects led by University of Hawaiʻi researchers in the areas of astronomy and space science bring hands-on learning opportunities for students and high-tech careers to Hawaiʻi.
UH astronomers developing system to identify dangerous asteroids
A $5-million grant from NASA aids in the development of the Asteroid Terrestrial-Impact Last Alert System, which will identify dangerous asteroids before their final plunge to Earth.
The economic contribution of the Hawaiʻi Innovation Initiative
The University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization analyzes the potential economic contributions of the University of Hawaiʻi Innovation Initiative.
Anonymous donor makes $9.2 million gift to UH
One of the largest gift commitments ever made to UH by a private individual will fund student scholarships and support science and culinary programs.
UH in the News, January 8-14, 2013
News coverage of University of Hawaiʻi people, programs and activities for January 8–14, 2013.
Construction to begin on solar telescope
The state Board of Land and Natural Resources reaffirmed its approval of a key permit to allow construction to move forward on the Advanced Technology Solar Telescope.
Mānoa hosts physics and astronomy open house
The free event features physics and astronomy research and applications presented by faculty and students.
Linking obesity and breast cancer, and more in the news
A study linking body weight and breast cancer by the University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center is among the UH programs and people highlighted in news coverage during the past week.
