Tag: astronomy
Astroday East – Hilo
AstroDay Hilo is a free, annual, family-friendly community science event held at Prince Kūhiō Plaza in Hilo, celebrating international Astronomy Day. This event features hands-on exhibits from all Maunakea observatories, UH Hilo, and local partners, with science, tech, and entertainment focused on astronomy.
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 O’Shea – moshea@keck.hawaii.edu Maunakea, Hawaiʻi – Astronomers using data from the W. M. Keck Observatory on Maunakea, Hawaiʻi Island discovered the most energetic cosmic explosions discovered to date, naming the new class of events “extreme nuclear…