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A New Spin on Planet Formation
The largest survey of exoplanet spins confirms long-predicted relationship between planetary mass and rotation Maunakea, Hawaiʻi – Astronomers using the W. M. Keck Observatory on Maunakea, Hawaiʻi Island, have confirmed a long-predicted relationship between planetary mass and rotation. By measuring the rotation rates of a large sample of directly imaged extrasolar planets and more massive…
MKSOA: Paeʻāina-Wide Community Workshop – Laupāhoehoe
Hawai‘i residents are invited to voice their opinions and knowledge on how to guide the stewardship of Mauna Kea. The Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority, in partnership with Kua o Wākea, will hold a series of 10 community workshops across the Hawaiian Islands starting Jan. 15. These public workshops, which will be held on…
Discoveries From Maunakea Reveal Hidden Worlds Around Accelerating Stars
Groundbreaking research from the W. M. Keck Observatory and the Subaru Telescope highlight Maunakea’s continued leadership in imaging new worlds Media Contact: Meagan O’Shea Maunakea, Hawaiʻi – Astronomers using W. M. Keck Observatory and the Subaru Telescope on Maunakea, Hawaiʻi Island have discovered a massive planet and a brown dwarf orbiting distant stars—two rare companions…
MKSOA Community Talk Story – Laupāhoehoe
The Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority (MKSOA) invites the public to its Community Talk Story on Wednesday, September 3 from 5:00-7:00 pm at the Laupāhoehoe School Cafeteria. Discussion topics include the background of the MKSOA, strategic framework, introduction of board members and staff, followed by a Q&A. Watch Live at youtube.com/@MaunaKeaSOA Visit the MKSOA website for information…
MKSOA Community Talk Story – Na’alehu
The Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority (MKSOA) invites the public to its Community Talk Story on Wednesday, August 13 from 5:30-7:30 pm at the Na’alehu Community Center. Discussion topics include the background of the MKSOA, strategic framework, introduction of board members and staff, followed by a Q&A. Watch Live at youtube.com/@MaunaKeaSOA Visit the MKSOA website for…