Physical properties provided by Keck Observatory data reveals surprising FRB environment
Physical properties provided by Keck Observatory data reveals surprising FRB environment Maunakea, Hawaiʻi – A team of international astronomers, including...
Science
Rare stellar blast reveals a heavy-element core, challenging theories of how massive stars live and die
Rare stellar blast reveals a heavy-element core, challenging theories of how massive stars live and die Maunakea, Hawaiʻi – For the...
Subaru Telescope Uncovers “Fossil” from the Early Days of Our Solar System
Subaru Telescope Uncovers “Fossil” from the Early Days of Our Solar System HILO, HAWAIʻI – Scientists using the...
To ‘Infinity’ and Beyond – A Look at a Newborn Black Hole
Discovery of Infinity galaxy provides evidence of a new pathway for black hole formation Maunakea, Hawaiʻi – Astronomers using the W....
Supernova’s ‘Trapped’ Jet Reveals Source of Fast X-ray Transient
Mysterious cosmic explosion is traced to a massive stellar explosion Media Contact: Meagan O’Shea – moshea@keck.hawaii.edu Maunakea, Hawaiʻi – An...
Biggest Boom Since the Big Bang: Hawaiʻi-Based Astronomers Uncover the Most Energetic Explosions In The Universe Yet Discovered
Releasing more energy than 100 supernovae, Extreme Nuclear Transients (ENTs) are the most energetic transients yet observed Credit: W. M....
The Search for Life: A Story Told by Past, Present, Future NASA Science Missions
The Search for Life: A Story Told by Past, Present, Future NASA Science Missions May 29 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm...
Astronomers Detect Cloud Convection Near Titan’s Lakes……Study provides evidence of clouds bubbling up over Titan’s northern hemisphere
Maunakea, Hawaiʻi – Astronomers using W. M. Keck Observatory on Maunakea, Hawaiʻi Island have, for the first time, found evidence...
Astronomers Tune Into the Music of a Nearby Star Unlocking a Surprising Discovery
By analyzing subtle stellar vibrations, researchers using the Keck Planet Finder uncovered hidden interior structures that challenge long-standing models Maunakea,...
Evidence of Dark Matter-Free Dwarf Galaxy Challenges Conventional Galaxy Formation Models
Evidence of Dark Matter-Free Dwarf Galaxy Challenges Conventional Galaxy Formation Models Galaxies may have more variety in how they form...
Astronomers Trace Earth-Crossing Asteroid to Surprising Origin
Astronomers Trace Earth-Crossing Asteroid to Surprising Origin Maunakea, Hawaiʻi – Astronomers using W. M. Keck Observatory on Maunakea, Hawaiʻi Island have...
Famed WR 104 “Pinwheel” Star Reveals Another Surprise (and Some Relief)
A new spin on decades of W. M. Keck Observatory research Maunakea, Hawaiʻi – A recent study reveals the famous Wolf-Rayet...
New Research Reveals Kuiper Belt Duo May be Trio
New Research Reveals Kuiper Belt Duo May be Trio Maunakea, Hawaiʻi – A team of researchers using data from W. M....
RING IT ON: W. M. KECK OBSERVATORY DATA HITS A GALACTIC BULLSEYE Shot through the heart – and far smaller blue dwarf galaxy is to blame
RING IT ON: W. M. KECK OBSERVATORY DATA HITS A GALACTIC BULLSEYE Shot through the heart – and far smaller...
Hawaii astronomers monitor potentially dangerous asteroid
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/02/04/hawaii-news/hawaii-astronomers-monitor-potentially-dangerous-asteroid/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
First Fast Radio Burst Traced to Old, Dead, Elliptical Galaxy A picture is emerging that shows maybe not all FRBs come from young stars
First Fast Radio Burst Traced to Old, Dead, Elliptical Galaxy A picture is emerging that shows maybe not all FRBs...
Subaru Telescope’s New Compound Eye to Start Exploring the Universe in February
Subaru Telescope’s New Compound Eye to Start Exploring the Universe in February Hilo, Hawai‘i – The Subaru Telescope, located on...
Dandelion Supernova Revealed in 3-D New observations probe a sphere of filaments around a dead star
Maunakea, Hawaiʻi – For nearly six months during the year 1181, people looked up to the skies to find a...
Rocky Planet Around a White Dwarf Resembles Earth — 8 Billion Years From Now Existence Of Earth-like Planet Around Dead Sun Offers Hope For Our Planet’s Ultimate Survival
Rocky Planet Around a White Dwarf Resembles Earth — 8 Billion Years From Now Existence Of Earth-like Planet Around Dead...
Gargantuan Black Hole Jets Are Biggest Seen Yet The jumbo jets blast hot plasma well beyond their own host galaxy
Gargantuan Black Hole Jets Are Biggest Seen Yet The jumbo jets blast hot plasma well beyond their own host galaxy...
