Newly-discovered planets will be ‘swallowed’ by their stars
IfA astronomers used the Keck Observatory on Maunakea to pinpoint three gas giant planets.
Virtual public forum on new Maunakea Master Plan set for Oct. 6
The University of Hawaiʻi is seeking broad community feedback on a draft of a new Maunakea Master Plan that will guide land-use decisions on UH-managed Maunakea lands.
Public virtual meeting held for Hōkū Keʻa decommissioning
Hōkū Keʻa is one of two Maunakea telescopes in the process of being decommissioned.
Public meeting on Hōkū Keʻa telescope decommissioning
Those who participate are asked to provide comments by October 8, 2021.
Public input requested for new Maunakea Master Plan
The University of Hawaiʻi is seeking broad community feedback on a draft of a new Maunakea Master Plan that will guide land-use decisions on UH-managed Maunakea lands.
Public input requested on Hōkū Keʻa telescope decommissioning process
A Draft Environmental Assessment is posted for public review and comment.
Caltech releases draft environmental assessment for Maunakea telescope removal
The public is encouraged to review the DEA and Anticipated Finding of No Significant Impact and provide feedback by October 8, 2021.
UH Hilo alum leads communication with astronauts during 1st human spaceflight
Sarah Knights helped train Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and three other private citizens aboard historical space launch.
Enormous white dwarf deciphered with help of Hawaiʻi telescopes
Keck Observatory and data from UH Pan-STARRS helped characterize the dead star, which is about the size of the Moon.
Maunakea telescope helps crack 1,000-year-old mystery
The find is expected to provide new insights into the life and death of stars
