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Oxygen: Breathing the Universe
(Oct. 13, 2011) – Keck Observatory Astronomy Talk by Dr. Lisa Kewley, of the University of Hawaii’s Institute for Astronomy.
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How I Killed Pluto & Why It Had It Coming
This is a video recording of the Sept. 15, 2011, lecture by Caltech astronomer Mike Brown. This public lecture was held at Kahilu Theatre in Waimea, on the Big Island of Hawaii. In this talk he explains not only how Pluto was demoted to a dwarf planet, but his controversial role in “killing” Pluto. He […]
Read More >On the Hunt for Protoplanets
(May 19, 2011) Dr. Geoffrey Blake, from the California Institute of Technology, presents “On the Hunt for Protoplanets.” Dr. Blake highlights the current and future roles of the Keck Observatory and other telescopes in our emerging understanding of how planets form.
Read More >Dark Matter Mysteries and Galaxy Evolution
(March 15, 2011) According to our current understanding, most of the mass of the universe is in the form of a mysterious substance, known as dark matter, that does not emit or absorb light. We do not know what dark matter is made of, but we see it manifest itself at astronomical scales through its […]
Read More >Ultra Compact Dwarf Galaxies
(March 10, 2011) Dr. Brent Tully, from the University of Hawai`i’s Institute for Astronomy, presents “Ultra Compact Dwarf Galaxies.” A cosmic field blooming with stunningly dense galaxies has now been explored with the Keck Telescopes. Professor Tully dives into the mysteries of these galaxies with Kristin Chiboucas, staff astronomer at Gemini North Telescope.
Read More >Keck’s Eyes on our Solar System
(February 15, 2011) Our perception of the solar system continues to evolve in dramatic ways and Keck Observatory plays a leading role in building our understanding of its origin, evolution and structure. A pioneering planetary scientist who counts among his discoveries the Kuiper belt beyond Neptune, Professor Jewitt’s talk will offer us the latest clues […]
Read More >The Cosmic Web
(February 10, 2011) Dr. Jason Prochaska, from the University of California at Santa Cruz, presents “The Cosmic Web.” He describes how modern observational techniques are allowing astronomers to define the clumps, voids, walls and tendrils of matter that make up the Universe’s vast cosmic web.
Read More >Focusing in on the Galactic Center
(January 25, 2011) Three of the most massive star clusters in our Milky Way Galaxy are found near the Galaxy’s center and their formation dynamics produce a startling display of pyrotechnics. Alongside these young compact star groups, the Galactic Center also harbors the Milky Way’s massive black hole putting forth many fascinating mysteries; for one, […]
Read More >International Year of Astronomy
The year 2009 marked the International Year of Astronomy, or IYA 2009, celebrating astronomy around the world and commemorating 400 years of the telescope. To showcase the occasion, W. M. Keck Observatory and the ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawai’i presented the Maunakea Directors Lectures Series, a distinctive collection of talks given by the individuals who […]
Read More >Evenings with Astronomers
In this awesome age of cosmic exploration, the W. M. Keck Observatory has set the highest standards of excellence in scientific achievement. The twin 10-meter telescopes on Mauna Kea are the most powerful tools we have to study the Universe. Sponsored by the Rob and Terry Ryan Foundation, “Evenings with Astronomers” is an annual by-invitation […]
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