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Astronomers Tune Into the Music of a Nearby Star Unlocking a Surprising Discovery

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 and evolve than previously thought Maunakea, Hawaiʻi – Astronomers using W …
Astronomers Trace Earth-Crossing Asteroid to Surprising Origin

Astronomers Trace Earth-Crossing Asteroid to Surprising Origin

2024 YR4 LINKED TO REGION NOT KNOWN FOR COLLISION COURSE OBJECTS Maunakea, Hawaiʻi – Astronomers using W. M. Keck Observatory …

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Biggest Boom Since the Big Bang: Hawaiʻi-Based Astronomers Uncover the Most Energetic Explosions In The Universe Yet Discovered

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 Media Contact: Meagan …
Astronomers Detect Cloud Convection Near Titan's Lakes

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 …
Astronomers Tune Into the Music of a Nearby Star Unlocking a Surprising Discovery

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 and evolve than previously thought Maunakea, Hawaiʻi – Astronomers using W …
Astronomers Trace Earth-Crossing Asteroid to Surprising Origin

Astronomers Trace Earth-Crossing Asteroid to Surprising Origin

2024 YR4 LINKED TO REGION NOT KNOWN FOR COLLISION COURSE OBJECTS Maunakea, Hawaiʻi – Astronomers using W. M. Keck Observatory …
Famed WR 104 "Pinwheel" Star Reveals Another Surprise (and Some Relief)

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 …
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. Keck Observatory on Maunakea, Hawaiʻi Island and NASA’s …
Carroll College Intern Hank Rugg explores the telescope atop Maunakea.

Computing for the Cosmos: How Data Scientist Intern Hank Rugg is Powering Discovery at Keck

By Kelan Kennedy, Communications & Outreach Student Assistant The W. M. Keck Observatory has long been a hub of cutting-edge …
W. M. Keck Observatory Appoints T. Ilihia Gionson as First Chief of Public Affairs

W. M. Keck Observatory Appoints T. Ilihia Gionson as First Chief of Public Affairs

Maunakea, Hawaiʻi – The W. M. Keck Observatory is pleased to announce the appointment of T. Ilihia Gionson as its …
Ring It On: W. M. Keck Observatory Data Hits a Galactic Bullseye

Ring It On: W. M. Keck Observatory Data Hits a Galactic Bullseye

Maunakea, Hawaiʻi – W. M. Keck Observatory on Maunakea, Hawaiʻi Island and NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope have captured a cosmic …
First Fast Radio Burst Traced to Old, Dead, Elliptical Galaxy

First Fast Radio Burst Traced to Old, Dead, Elliptical Galaxy

Maunakea, Hawaiʻi — For the first time, astronomers have traced a fast radio burst (FRB) to the outskirts of an …
Dandelion Supernova Revealed in 3-D

Dandelion Supernova Revealed in 3-D

Maunakea, Hawaiʻi – For nearly six months during the year 1181, people looked up to the skies to find a …