Removal of Maunakea observatory set to begin in April, completed by August
All individuals working on the project are required to complete cultural training and understand the area’s history and cultural significance.
Ancient star system spotted by telescopes atop Maunakea, Haleakalā
The star system is incredibly faint and has the least mass of any Milky Way satellite ever found.
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.
Caltech telescope removed, decommissioning to resume after winter
The final phase of decommissioning is expected to be completed by summer 2024.
Removal of Caltech Telescope from Maunakea is underway
The entire decommissioning process of the Caltech Submillimeter Observatory is expected to be completed by summer 2024
UH engineering convocation speaker stresses importance of giving back to Hawaiʻi
Brialyn Onodera is a mechanical engineer for the National Solar Observatory at the Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope atop Haleakalā.
Removal of Maunakea observatory to begin in spring
The physical removal of the Caltech Submillimeter Observatory on Maunakea is scheduled to begin by early May.
National hall of fame inducts UH astronomy alumna
Heidi B. Hammel earned a spot into the prestigious ARCS Alumni Hall of Fame for outstanding contributions to the advancement of science.
Decommissioning update for Maunakea telescope
The deconstruction includes the removal and transport of the telescope, physical deconstruction of the building housing the telescope and the restoration of the site.
Applications open for paid summer STEM-focused work
The Akamai Summer Internship program offers an opportunity to gain experience at an observatory, company or scientific/technical facility on Hawaiʻi Island or Maui.
