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First-of-its-kind ‘Bare-Bones’ Supernova Upends Star Evolution Models
Rare stellar blast reveals a heavy-element core, challenging theories of how massive stars live and die Media Contact: Meagan O’Shea …
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 Media Contact: Meagan O’Shea Maunakea, Hawaiʻi …
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 Media Contact: Meagan …
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
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
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
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)
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
Maunakea, Hawaiʻi – A team of researchers using data from W. M. Keck Observatory on Maunakea, Hawaiʻi Island and NASA’s …
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
Maunakea, Hawaiʻi — For the first time, astronomers have traced a fast radio burst (FRB) to the outskirts of an …
