Maunakea telescopes help uncover source of puzzling gamma-ray bursts
This discovery suggests that short gamma-ray bursts may have been more common in the past than expected.
UH discovery among first images captured by Webb Space Telescope
SMACSJ0723 was first pinpointed by IfA researchers nearly 20 years ago.
Maunakea telescope takes key decommissioning step
UH has determined that the proposed project will have no significant adverse environmental impacts.
Pioneering UH female astronomer featured in new book on navigating male-dominated field
Ann Merchant Boesgaard is an astronomer emerita at IfA who began her career at UH in 1967.
Maunakea telescopes capture near-Sun comet roasting to death
The sighting could help explain the scarcity of the near-Sun population of periodic comets and asteroids.
UH astronomers mentor Maui keiki for future science careers
About 75% of HI STAR students have gone on to enter the regional science fair and win awards at state and international levels.
Waipahu HS research telescope developed with UH astronomers’ aid
The 12.5-foot dome, which houses a 17-inch telescope, is geared toward helping build student interest in STEM-related careers and is mounted on a building rooftop on the school’s campus.
$2.5M grant to monitor space weather, making space travel safer
The project will measure the most powerful particles emitted by the Sun.
AstroDay makes full return after 2-year hiatus
More than 70 volunteers presented science and technology activities to hundreds of keiki and adults.
UH, community partners host STEM learning event for IHS at-risk keiki, women
Students, faculty and staff taught two dozen children and women about STEM through many different hands-on activities.
