Category: Announcements
Maunakea Observatories Suspend Summit Activities to Ensure Safety of All During TMT Construction Preparations
The following statement can be attributed to Dr. Jessica Dempsey, Deputy Director, East Asian Observatory: “This afternoon, the directors of the existing observatories on Maunakea made the joint decision to withdraw all personnel from their telescope facilities at the summit to guarantee the safety of their staff – the institutions’ top priority. Without guaranteed reliable…
W. M. Keck Observatory Names New Chief Scientist
Waimea (Kamuela), Hawaii – W. M. Keck Observatory is very pleased to announce John O’Meara’s appointment as Chief Scientist, effective December 3, 2018. “We are very pleased to welcome John as the Chief Scientist of Keck Observatory,” said W. M. Keck Observatory Director Hilton Lewis. “In this role, he will be responsible for the stewardship…
Director’s Message: Hurricane Lane Update
Kamuela (Waimea), Hawaii – We are now seeing the impacts of Hurricane Lane across Hawaii Island, with multiple road closures due to heavy rain, flooding, and landslides. As such, Keck Observatory will remain closed tomorrow, Friday, August 24. Observing is also cancelled tomorrow night (Friday). Our Keck Observatory ohana remains safe, and inspections today showed…
Director’s Message: Hurricane Lane
Kamuela (Waimea), Hawaii – To ensure the safety of our ohana as Hurricane Lane makes its closest approach to Hawaii Island, Keck Observatory will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, August 23. Observing is also cancelled tonight (Wednesday) and tomorrow night (Thursday). Our Emergency Management Team will continue to closely monitor weather conditions. On Thursday, after the…
Director’s Message: Kilauea Volcano Eruptions Update
MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR Thursday, May 17, 2018 – We are deeply humbled by the outpouring of support shown to Keck Observatory from our local community as well as across the globe. Mahalo. Thanks to the tireless work of our team of experts, we are pleased to report that both Keck I and Keck II…
Director’s Message: Kilauea Volcano Eruptions
MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR As you know, Hawaii Island is experiencing volcanic activity in the Puna district with multiple eruptions and hundreds of earthquakes over the past few days. On Friday, there were two strong temblors that measured magnitude 5.4 and 6.9 respectively. Mahalo to everyone who expressed concern for our Keck Observatory ohana, who…