We are very grateful for the generosity of individuals, corporations and foundations who recognize the value of our astronomical research and education. As public programs for science diminish, private support provides the resources needed to sustain Keck Observatory in this golden age of astronomical exploration.
Donations of cash are the simplest and most direct way to give to Keck Observatory and are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Gifts may be given anonymously, or in memory of, or in honor of a loved one or a friend. Every gift, no matter what size, is greatly appreciated.
WAYS TO GIVE NOW
ONLINE
To make an instant gift on our secure Web site, simply click on Donate Online, choose the fund you would like your gift to benefit and complete the form. A formal acknowledgment that will serve as a tax receipt will be mailed to you.
BY MAIL
Make your check or money order out to W. M. Keck Observatory, write the fund that you wish to donate to in the memo line and send the check to:
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Kamuela, Hawai’i 96743
BY TELEPHONE
Call 808.881.3854 between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm (HST).
MATCHING GIFTS
Many companies will match the charitable giving of its employees, sometimes even doubling their contributions. Ask your company if it offers a matching gift program.
ADDITIONAL WAYS TO GIVE
If you are interested in making pledges, gifts of stocks or mutual funds, gifts of personal or real property, or in exploring options for a planned gift that will benefit you, your family and Keck Observatory, please contact your professional financial advisor and Keck Advancement at 808.881.3854.
Before the 1990’s the only planets we knew about were the ones we learned in school. Today, Pluto is no longer an official planet and the number of exoplanets being found orbiting nearby stars is astronomical! The majority of these discoveries have been made by astronomers using the giant telescopes of the W. M. Keck Observatory. In 2010 Friends of Keck Observatory launched a campaign to fund a new innovation to Keck’s HIRES instrument, enhancing its capability to find other worlds. The campaign was completed in 2011 and select campaign contributors were honored with special naming rights on planets discovered at Keck Observatory.
Registry of Exoplanets »
Keck Observatory is a world leader in adaptive optics, a breakthrough technology that corrects for distortions caused by Earth’s atmosphere to capture clear images and stunningly sharp detail of distant stars, planets, and other cosmic targets. To keep the twin telescopes answering the most challenging questions in astronomy today, the Observatory has undertaken a strategic initiative to develop the next breakthrough in adaptive optics: a next generation laser guide star adaptive optics system for the Keck II Telescope. Please join us in this noble journey of exploration.
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ANNUAL REPORT 2007
ANNUAL REPORT 2006
“The ‘Evenings with Astronomers’ lecture series has made the observatories accessible and added an exciting new dimension to our lives by including us in on the latest astronomical discoveries. The Astronomers have become part of our Island Family instead of exotic, alien strangers. -Terry Ryan
The year of 2009 marked the fourth year Keck Observatory has presented its signature “Evenings with Astronomers” lecture series to a growing and enthusiastic crowd of Hawaii residents and their guests. Designed to showcase world leading astronomers sharing their passion for unraveling the mysteries of the cosmos, the series has earned a reputation for offering quality intellectual stimulation in a spectacular setting. The presentations for the January through March lectures were: “Seeing in the Dark” by Timothy Ferris, “Galaxy Evolution in the Cosmos” by Chuck Steidel, “100 Years of Paradigm Shifts” by George Blumenthal, “M31 – The Galaxy Next Door” by Puragra Guhathakurta, and “Illuminating Black Holes” by Andrea Ghez.
For the past three years “Evenings with Astronomers” has been generously sponsored by the Rob and Terry Ryan Foundation and has taken place at the outdoor Plantation Estates venue of The Fairmont Orchid at Mauna Lani Resort. The Ryans are part time residents of Hawaii Island and, like many, were curious about the observatories on Mauna Kea and the advanced scientific research undertaken there.
The Ryans admired the achievements of Keck and recognized the series as a fundraiser as well as an opportunity to inform and educate people. Now major donors in fueling Keck Observatory’s future ambitions, the Ryans report, “we chose Keck Observatory as one of the non-profits we support in Hawai‘i because we believe that astronomy is the most awe-inspiring science in the world.”
The Ryans are persistent in inviting attendees to join them as philanthropic investors in Keck’s cutting edge technologies for astronomy. The number of contributors to Keck today is nearly 200, the vast majority of them having been introduced to Keck at the lectures and subsequently smitten.
Keck Observatory staff annually asks the lecture attendees to complete an evaluation. The responses have been resoundingly positive, noting appreciation for the “expertise of the lecturers, the outdoor ambiance, stimulating discussions, and being in an atmosphere of discovery and adventure.” One guest wrote “My wife has as much interest in science as Yogi Bear. Yet she was inspired and now knows why stars twinkle.”
Another guest stated, “The presentation was so inspiring that we wish we could turn back the clock and go back to college as students once more and experience the wonders of astronomy and the modern sciences!”
The Ryans are committed to sustaining the lecture series as long as there is an interest for it. According to Rob, the next phase is to take the lecture series to a global-level by harnessing the tools of technology and new media to increase Keck’s presence internationally.
The lectures are archived and available at http://keckobservatory.org/education/podcast.
For information about becoming a member of a Keck Nation go to http://cosmicmatters.keckobservatory.org/subscribe.htm and join a global association of individuals drawn to the awe.
Submitted July 2009
Excerpted from Cosmic Matters Summer 2007
“Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.” - Carl Sagan
Throughout history, private philanthropy has been instrumental in driving advances in the study of astronomy. Four hundred years ago, Galileo Galilei and the world’s first telescope received critical funding and endorsement from Christina and Ferdinand Medici, a wealthy family in Florence, Italy. Keck Observatory’s predecessor in U.S. ground-based astronomy, Mount Palomar’s Hale telescope, was financed through the generosity of The Rockefeller Foundation. And the revolutionary twin Keck telescopes were funded almost entirely by the W.M. Keck Foundation.
Keck Observatory’s strategic plan outlines an ambitious program of new technology projects. To bring this program to full fruition will require funds beyond the observatory’s existing revenue stream. A total of 66 donors have stepped forward in the past two years to provide support for the observatory’s instrumentation projects and educational programs. These donors include individuals, foundations, and corporations, all of whom have been inspired by Keck’s work at the astronomical frontier.
Since 2005, Keck Observatory’s governing board has committed a portion of its resources to attract private support to help sustain and improve the world’s greatest telescopes. In December 2005, the observatory’s new Office of Advancement welcomed its first major gift for the design and construction of MOSFIRE (http://keckobservatory.org/support/magazine/2006/sept/index.htm#four), an advanced new instrument for the Keck I Telescope.
Keck Observatory’s other major funding priorities are to support upgrades to existing systems and instrumentation and to develop its Next Generation Adaptive Optics system to drive the Keck telescopes to reach their full potential.
“At Keck Observatory we have only built the first generation of adaptive optics systems. The technology and expertise is now available to build systems with much higher performance and new science capabilities. We need someone with the kind of vision that the Keck Foundation demonstrated to invest in the next generation of Keck adaptive optics - in order to create the next generation of breakthrough science.” - Peter Wizinowich, Keck Observatory optical systems manager
The Change Happens Foundation (http://www.changehappens.us) supports the development and implementation of innovative technology and progressive ideas to generate a positive force for change in our world. In 2007 the Foundation granted Keck Observatory $203,992 for modifications to one of the observatory’s most productive instruments, our Low Resolution Imaging Spectrometer, to expand the capabilities of the instrument by a factor of five and increase the number of objects being studied by approximately 25 percent.
“I visited the Keck Observatory years ago and saw the write-ups about W. M. Keck himself. I modeled Change Happens after his foundation so it is not a stretch to say I am honored to assist wherever we can.” - Douglas Troxel, founder of Serena Software and champion of the Change Happens Foundation
Goodwin is happy to consult with individuals who are considering their philanthropic options, to help them find the best fit for their unique situation. One possibility is a program that Keck’s Office of Advancement rolled out in April. Keck Associates invites individuals to contribute at planetary ($1500), stellar ($3,000), and galactic ($10,000) annual giving levels. Goodwin applauds Carol and Clive Davies, the first couple to enroll in the program. Please review Keck Associates application (http://www.keckobservatory.org/ways/keckoa.pdf) for membership details.
“We are contributors to the Keck Observatory because it is involved in significant scientific research to further human knowledge of the universe and because it is located at the top of Mauna Kea on the Island of Hawai‘i where we live. The advances made in recent years, such as the use of adaptive optics, have made the resolution of terrestrial observations orders of magnitude better than before and have added immensely to mankind’s fundamental understanding of the formation of the universe. Keck Observatory has inspired us to learn more about the very interesting subject of astronomy and cosmology. At university years ago I received undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in physics before embarking on a career in the semi-conductor industry. I retired four years ago and the interaction with the Keck Observatory has been intellectually stimulating as well as fun.” - Clive Davies
“When we retired to Hawai‘i, my concern was the potential lack of intellectual pursuits on the island. I have spent most of my working life at NASA, pursuing exploration of our own solar system. So I was delighted to find that the telescopes, and especially Keck, provided monthly lectures to the public, which we immediately started to attend. Thoroughly enjoying these, we followed up by learning more about astronomy and cosmology ourselves: especially via Alex Filippenko’s lectures with the Teaching Company. We stand in awe of the amount of information that can be obtained about our universe and are excited that we are reaching back to the very beginning of time. We now understand the role that the Keck Observatory, with its adaptive optics technology and wonderful staff and researchers, has played. We wish to help in the continuation and expansion of that role.” – Carol Davies
David Speltz spent his career as a turn-around CEO in distressed hospitals, working with staff, boards, and creditors to revitalize these important community assets. David became acquainted with the treasures harbored in the night sky at a young age, as a Boy Scout in the 1950s. With the popularization of the low-cost Dobsonian telescope in the 1980s, the world of astronomy really opened up to him. David now uses scientific cameras to photograph deep sky objects which are invisible to the naked eye, participates in public observing events with the New Hampshire Astronomical Society, and donates observing time to local non-profits, including the New Hampshire Seacoast Science Center, for fund-raising events.
“Sometimes we forget the importance of humility and thoughtfulness in the day to day world of work and daily routine. Being outside at night, sometimes in bone-chilling temperatures, seeing objects that are almost beyond our imagination, millions of light years away, reminds us of who we are, and are not. Giving that experience to others is one of my greatest pleasures, and I know most other amateur astronomers share that feeling.
Visiting Keck was one of the high points of the last few years for me. I have observed the southern skies through a telescope in the middle of Botswana with no lights within 200 miles, seen an extraordinary solar eclipse in the Kurdish part of Turkey, and then another in Zambia, and experienced 5-year-olds screaming at delight at seeing Saturn for the first time through my 155mm refractor. My visit to Keck falls into this category of never-to-forget experiences. Keck has the enviable position of being in one of the finest and most accessible locations in the world. Its cutting edge scientific achievements keep those of us who might have been scientists but never were, enthralled and proud of what we as humans can accomplish. It is our pleasure to be, in some small way, a part of the Keck community.” – David Speltz
Keck Observatory humbly acknowledges that every gift, at any level, fuels the observatory’s mission to advance human understanding of our universe.
Submitted June 2007
An important private public partnership has secured $10 million for the design and construction of a major new capability for the Keck I telescope. The National Science Foundation and philanthropists Gordon and Betty Moore have both committed $5 million to complete full funding for an infrared, multi-object spectrograph which will measure phenomena at the farthest reaches of the universe. The spectrograph will be operational by late 2009.
“At a time in our nation’s history when public funding for basic research is far less than it needs to be to keep us competitive, it is especially encouraging that concerned private citizens are stepping forward,” said Dr. Frederic H. Chaffee, former director of the W. M. Keck Observatory. “The generosity of Gordon and Betty Moore will not only lead to many unexpected discoveries that may very likely transform our understanding of the early universe, it will also support our nation’s continued leadership in science, technology and innovation.” Moore is the co-founder and long-time CEO of Intel.
The NSF funding for MOSFIRE was provided under the Telescope System Instrumentation Program (TSIP) which aims to provide access for U.S. astronomers to privately funded observatories such as Keck through a competitive application process. In exchange for funding for new instrumental capabilities under TSIP, observing time is made available to any U.S. astronomer whose project is approved by a panel of peers.
The new instrument, known as the Multi-Object Spectrograph for InfraRed Exploration (MOSFIRE), is being developed through a collaborative team of scientists and engineers representing the Keck Observatory, University of California at Los Angeles, California Institute of Technology, and University of California at Santa Cruz. When operational, MOSFIRE will allow astronomers to study the first generation of galaxies formed shortly after the Big Bang 13.7 billion years ago. By simultaneously measuring up to forty infrared spectra, or cosmic “fingerprints,” of distant galaxies, the instrument will be capable of undertaking ambitious sky surveys in a fraction of the time currently possible, surveys currently far too time consuming to even consider with today’s technology.
Published June 2006
LET THE UNIVERSE INSPIRE YOU
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ADVANCING THE GREATEST FRONTIERS
The scientific achievements of the W. M. Keck Observatory have already revolutionized astronomy and our understanding of the composition and evolution of our Universe. However, the full potential of the Keck telescopes is still far from being realized. In partnership with the University of California, Caltech, and NASA, the Observatory has identified exciting opportunities for individuals committed to making philanthropic investments which will last a century or more — investments that will profoundly advance the greatest frontiers of science, technology and innovation.
FUNDING PRIORITIES
KECK NEXT – ADVANCED INSTRUMENTATION FUND
Beyond offering the largest light collection mirrors on the planet, it is in imaginative instrumentation that Keck will maintain and increase its leadership in world astronomy. Investment in Keck Next helps bring eagerly-anticipated next-generation instrumentation to the Keck astronomy community.
DIRECTOR’S FUND – DISCRETIONARY FUND FOR PROJECTS OF OPPORTUNITY
Astronomical discovery continues to reveal breakthrough knowledge on Cosmology, often with unanticipated opportunities and challenges. Investment in the Director’s Fund helps address immediate needs for new research tools and systems to take advantage of these opportunities.
RISING STARS – EDUCATION PROGRAMS SPONSORED BY KECK OBSERVATORY
In a century where science and technology continues to dominate our lives, Keck’s goal is to inspire students to pursue challenging and meaningful work. Investment in Rising Stars helps provide many ways to attract young people to scientific and technical pursuits including intensive mentoring and internship programs.
Although a young observatory, Keck is already recognized as one of the most important and productive in history. Its success is a tribute to the astronomers and engineers on staff, whose standards of excellence and innovation provide the most advanced science and technology for today’s explorers of the Universe. Coupled with the best scientists in the field from the University of California, the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), the University of Hawaii and the Observatory’s most recent partner, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), indelible contributions have been made toward our understanding of the Cosmos-from our own solar system to the farthest reaches of the Universe.
Made possible by a grant of $138 million from the W. M. Keck Foundation, the Keck Observatory employs approximately 124 people and has a base operations budget of $12 million, with additional funding provided by public and private grants and individual contributions.
Audited Financials 2011
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People everywhere have always gazed up at the night sky with curiosity and astronomy is the oldest of the sciences. Supporting the W. M. Keck Observatory through planned giving ensures this noble endeavor will continue far into the future.
Sophisticated donors are faced with many options. An individual may wish to transfer assets outright or retain an interest for a period of years so that an income stream is created for the donor or named beneficiaries. Tax law also provides incentives for the donation of appreciated publicly traded stocks or other marketable securities. Other assets, such as real estate, tangible personal property or business interests, may be appropriate to consider as well. By working with a tax professional, donors can benefit themselves, family members, or other individuals and the charitable organization of their choice — W. M. Keck Observatory.
If you choose to make a gift to the Keck Observatory through your Will, Trust, or planned gift in your Estate, please notify the Advancement Office in writing so that we may honor your gift appropriately.
VENUS TRANSIT T-SHIRT
Gildan 100% preshrunk cotton long sleeve t-shirt in color charcoal gray.
The text on the front side of the shirt: Venus Transit 2012 Hawai’i Island, Earth
The text on the back side of the shirt: In 1874, the Transit of Venus was viewed from Hawai’i during the reign of King David Kalakaua.
The text down the sleeve: W. M. Keck Observatory.
Sizes - S, M, L, XL, XXL $22
NEW 2012 COLLECTORS PIN
This limited edition 2012 pin is now available exclusively from Keck Observatory.
(3/4 inch) $5.00
OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD ASTRONOMY BOOK
Budding astronomers will find answers to all their questions about the night sky--and far more--in these 50 eye-opening activities. Three-hundred color photos and illustrations, some from NASA's magnificent collection, help kids soar out into the solar system and get their bearings among the stars. Voyaging farther out also reveals why the other planets wouldn't make a good home for humans, and will help children understand why Earth is a very special place.
Authors: Joe Rhatigan, Rain Newcomb
Special Consultant: Greg Doppmann
Paperback - 128 pages
(9.8 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches) $20.00
HOW I KILLED PLUTO AND WHY IT HAD IT COMING
Filled with both humor and drama, How I Killed Pluto and Why It Had It Coming is Mike Brown’s engaging first-person account of the most tumultuous year in modern astronomy—which he inadvertently caused. A heartfelt and personal perspective on the demotion of everyone’s favorite farflung planet, this is the book for anyone, young or old, who has ever dreamed of exploring the universe—and who among us hasn’t?
Author: Mike Brown
Hard Cover - 288 pages
(8.3 x 5.8 x 1 inches) $25.00
FIBER OPTIC LAMP
White LED lights combine with clear crystal rocks in the base and white LED lights for the fiber optics. The lower portion of the base is black, which in low light makes the upper portion seem to be floating in mid air.
Base size: 3.25" diameter by 3.25" tall - Fiber Optic Strands: 10" tall - Uses 3 AAA batteries (included) $20.00
KECK PATCH
Hexagonal patch with embroidered logo. 60% thread coverage with a twill background.
Size 3" x 3.5" $3.00
KECK BEACH TOWEL
Plush Keck Beach Towel - Composite image of Keck telescopes and distant galaxies courtesy of Laurie Hatch and the Space Telescopes Science Institute. Twin Keck Sunsest © 2007 LaurieHatch.com.
36” wide x 72” tall. $35
GOLF / BASEBALL CAP
Washed, unstructured cap with leather strap and brass buckle back or white athletic cap with velco strap
One size fits all. Colors: khaki, blue, cactus, coral, two-tone (khaki with charcoal visor) and white athletic. $18
VISOR
Visor with embroirdered Keck logog and wordmark with adjustable velcro strap.
One size fits all. Colors: Black and White $18
FRISBEE
175 gram Wham-O Frisbee.
Colors: glow-in-the-dark, recycled plastic, Ultra Violet illuminated, clear frost, and pink. $15
COFFEE MUG
13 oz. cobalt blue glass mug with satin-etched logo. $10
COFFEE MUG
13 oz. teal green glass mug with satin-etched logo. $10
WINE GLASS
12.5 oz. Bristol Valley Chalice with satin-etched logo. $10
BEANIE
100% acrylic; One size fits all.
Colors: black, olive, royal blue. $16
BACK LARGE LOGO
All t-shirts and sweatshirt display this large logo on the back and small logo on the front
SWEATSHIRT ADULT
Crewneck sweatshirt 50% cotton / 50% polyester with small logo on front upper left and larger logo on the back (see large logo above).
Adult: Colors - navy, gray, natural, black, red. Sizes - S, M, L, XL. $24
YOUTH SWEATSHIRT
Crewneck sweatshirt 50% cotton / 50% polyester with small logo on front upper left and larger logo on the back (see large logo above).
Color: Royal Blue, Black Sizes - S, M, L $24.00
BLACK T-SHIRT WITH TELESCOPE DESIGN
Hanes Beefy T-shirt , 100% pre-shrunk cotton, with telescope print on shirt back. Short sleeve style has a small Keck logo on the left sleeve. Long Sleeve style has a small Keck logo on front left shirt side above the hem.
Adult: Colors - Black Sizes - S, M, L, XL, XXL. Short sleeve $16 Long Sleeve $22
T-SHIRT ADULT/YOUTH
Hanes Beefy T-shirt 100% pre-shrunk cotton with small logo on front upper left and larger logo on the back (see large logo above).
Adult: Colors - natural, sage, purple, blue. Sizes - S, M, L, XL, XXL. Youth: Colors - natural, gray, purple. Sizes - XS, S, M, L. $16
WOMEN'S SCOOP NECK SHIRT
Long sleeve or short sleeve, 95% cotton / 5% spandex with small logo on front center; nothing on shirt back.
Colors for long sleeve: black, white; short sleeve: red. Sizes: S, M, L, XL. $30
POLO SHIRT
100% cotton Polo Shirt with small embroidered logo on upper left side.
Colors: Wine (Maroon), Moss (Light Green), Navy (Dark Blue), Black. Sizes: M, L, XL. $32
KECK SOCKS
These lightweight, knit socks are made of 75% acrylic to wick away perspiration and 25% stretch nylon for perfect fit and firm support.
Color and Size:
White with planets in sizes:
Toddler (shoe sizes 1 ½ - 5)
Child (shoe sizes 4 ½ - 10)
Youth (shoe sizes 9 – 13 ½)
Black with planets or Blue with Keck hexagon logo in sizes:
Adult Medium (Women’s size 6-11, Men’s size 5 – 10)
Adult Large (Men’s size 8 – 13)
$7.00
THE MYSTERIOUS UNIVERSE
From the top of Mauna Kea in Hawaii to Mount Hamilton in California, author Ellen Jackson and photographer Nic Bishop invite us to follow astronomer Alex Filippenko and his team as they search the heavens with two of the most powerful telescopes in the world.
Hardcover. 60 pages (11.25 inches X 9.25 inches). $18.00
KECK TELESCOPE MODEL
Build your own Keck Telescope and learn how it works. Intricate, laser-precut paper elements make this model highly detailed yet easy to assemble; accompanied by fact sheets giving the particulars of the telescope. $15
KECK OBSERVATORY POSTCARD
Replica of a former USA $0.60 stamp. $1
WHAT'S UP IN THE UNIVERSE? DVD
This inspiring 60-minute documentary, looks at the human need to explore through the experiences of a variety of discoverers, including Polynesian navigator Nainoa Thompson and world premier scientists and astronomers, some from Hawaii. $20
KECK OBSERVATORY STAR GLOBE
Inside the water globe is a replica of the Keck Observatory on top of Mauna Kea. Turn the globe upside down, sit it on its base and watch the stars; you can just imagine the excitement of being an astronomer doing research using the Keck Observatory telescopes!
6 inches tall X 4 inches wide. $30
TWIN KECK TELESCOPES POSTER
Twin Keck telescopes at sundown observing the universe above. Photo by Rick Peterson, 2007
24 inches tall X 18 inches wide. $8
TWIN KECK TELSCOPES COMPOSITE
Artistic composite of the twin Keck telescopes at sunset viewing a ring of dark matter clusters. Composite image of Keck telescopes and distant galaxies. Courtesy of Laurie Hatch and the Space Telescope Science Institute. Twin Keck Sunset © 2007 LaurieHatch.com.
10 inches tall X 20 inches wide. $8
MAUNA KEA ASTRONOMY PLAYING CARDS
This deck of 56 playing cards was deveolped by the Mauna Kea Observatories Outreach Committee as one of its projects for the International Year of Astronomy, 2009. They feature astronomical images and pictures of telescopes on Mauna Kea. Telescopes, Solar System objects, objects in the Milky Way (Our Galaxy), and galaxies are allocated for each suit. Additional images of education and outreach sites, and telescopes are included.
56 cards (3.5 x 2.5 inches)$10.00
NIGHT SKY PLAYING CARDS
Standard deck of 52 playing cards created as an aid to learning the constellations. As a companion card deck to the book "Night Sky - A Field Guide to the Constellations" it is a great way to play and learn both at the same time. In the mid area of each card a visual of the constellation is shown. Above the visual at the top center the constellation's name is written. The bottom left corner displays the constellation in a detailed drawing.
52 cards - (2.9 x 0.8 x 0.8 inches) $6.00
NIGHT SKY - A FIELD GUIDE TO THE CONSTELLATIONS
Few activities are more peaceful and inspiring than stargazing. With that in mind, Jonathan Poppele has written this incomparable field guide to the night sky. Constellations in the book are organized by degree of locating difficulty, and each entry features history, fascinating details and simple instructions for locating and identifying the constellation. Pick up this book, and learn to enjoy the nightlife!
Author: Jonathan Poppele
Paperback – 320 pages (6.1 x 4.4 x 0.9 inches) $15.00
PLANET HUNTER
Planet Hunter, written by Geoff Marcy is a fascinating story of scientific discovery, revealed through stunning, imaginative paintings these worlds are brought to life. Author Geoff Marcy shares a story of scientific discovery through the findings of more extra solar planets each year. This insightful and uplifting book is the story of searchers who are finding smaller worlds in a search for something like Earth-a planet that may harbor life. Grades 6-8.
Author: Vicki Oransky Wittenstein
Hardcover - 48 pages (12.3 x 9.3 x 0.4 inches) $20.00
MAUNA KEA A GUIDE TO HAWAI'IS SACRED MOUNTAIN
Verbiage on back:
The World's Premier Observatories.…..and a Cradle of Native Hawaiian Culture
Welcome to Mauna Kea, the "white mountain." Rising nearly 14,000 feet into the clear skies over the Big Island of Hawai'i, Mauna Kea is a special place-a sacred mountain to be approached with reverence and respect. At its summit regions, often blanketed by snow, are historic Hawaiian sites, rare flora and fauna, spectacular vistas and, for astronomers, the best base on Earth for exploring the universe.
Authors: Leslie Lang and David A. Byrne
Paperback - 146 pages (8.4 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches) $20.00
MAUNA KEA AT NIGHT PHOTO CARD
Photographer Wally Pacholka, three time winner of TIME-LIFE “Picture of the Year” Award, captures the magnificence of the night sky over Mauna Kea in his image © Mauna Kea at Night – “Stars over Hawai'i Island and distant Haleakala”. Photo included on card cover with photo description on back
7.5" X 5.125" $4.50
KECK TELESCOPES PHOTO CARD
Photographer Laurie Hatch captures a stunning image of the Keck Telescopes in her image Twin Keck Sunset © 2007 LaurieHatch.com.
7.5" X 5.125" $4.50
DVD W.M. KECK OBSERVATORY
Overview of history and development of WMKO.
17 minutes $10.00
KECK LOGO DECAL
Three inch hexagon decal. Black imprint on chrome.
$2.00
KECK STRESS STARS
Reduce your stress with these fun foam stress stars! These creative star-shaped stress relievers are proven to help ease muscle tension, turning your frustration into a productive activity. Front of stress star is printed with Keck hexagon logo, back of stress star is printed with Observatory name and website.
Colors: Yellow, Metallic Gold, Metallic Silver and Blue $4.00
ADVANCING THE GREATEST FRONTIERS
The scientific achievements of the W. M. Keck Observatory have already revolutionized astronomy and our understanding of the composition and evolution of our Universe. However, the full potential of the Keck telescopes is still far from being realized. In partnership with the University of California, Caltech, and NASA, the Observatory has identified exciting opportunities for individuals committed to making philanthropic investments which will last a century or more — investments that will profoundly advance the greatest frontiers of science, technology and innovation.
FUNDING PRIORITIES
KECK NEXT – ADVANCED INSTRUMENTATION FUND
Beyond offering the largest light collection mirrors on the planet, it is in imaginative instrumentation that Keck will maintain and increase its leadership in world astronomy. Investment in Keck Next helps bring eagerly-anticipated next-generation instrumentation to the Keck astronomy community.
DIRECTOR’S FUND – DISCRETIONARY FUND FOR PROJECTS OF OPPORTUNITY
Astronomical discovery continues to reveal breakthrough knowledge on Cosmology, often with unanticipated opportunities and challenges. Investment in the Director’s Fund helps address immediate needs for new research tools and systems to take advantage of these opportunities.
RISING STARS – EDUCATION PROGRAMS SPONSORED BY KECK OBSERVATORY
In a century where science and technology continues to dominate our lives, Keck’s goal is to inspire students to pursue challenging and meaningful work. Investment in Rising Stars helps provide many ways to attract young people to scientific and technical pursuits including intensive mentoring and internship programs.
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