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Some of the most exciting science in the world is happening at the Institute for Astronomy (IfA), and you can be part of it! IfA scientists conduct research into galaxies, cosmology, stars, planets, and the Sun, as well as teaching undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Hawaii. We invite you to become part of the Friends and explore our amazing universe.

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  25 April 2019

  UH Mānoa Better Tomorrow Speaker Series & Brent Tully IfA Distinguished Visitors Program Present

  UNVEILING THE DARK SIDE OF THE UNIVERSE with Astrophysicist Priya Natarajan, Yale

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  Thursday, May 2, 2019 7:30 p.m. UH Mānoa ORVIS Auditorium FREE ADMISSION Campus Parking $6

  Centered on celestial cartography, Dr. Natarajan will discuss how mapping the universe has generated the radical scientific ideas that have shaped our current understanding of cosmology - maps literally track our ever-evolving cosmic view, tracing our understanding of the universe, its contents and its evolution. She will discuss how the dark side of the universe has been revealed and how dark matter, dark energy and black holes have shaped the past, present and future of our universe.

  Priyamvada Natarajan is a theoretical astrophysicist at Yale. She is recognized for her seminal contributions to the study of dark matter and the formation and growth of black holes. Currently, she also serves as the Director of the Franke Program in Science and the Humanities at Yale, she is running a series titled Mapping as Knowing.

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  22 April 2019

  Mahalo to Hawaii Island business leader Barry Taniguchi KTA Super Stores for his support of #hawaiiastronomy and mention of IfA Hilo's role in the community.

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  17 April 2019

  Learn more about the Event Horizon Telescope, black holes, and the origin of the name Pōwehi, in this recording of last Fridayʻs talk story.

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  14 April 2019

  Nice results from our graduate student Ryan Dungee and collaborators!

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  13 April 2019

  Great teamwork from the IfA Hilo gang hosting the students from Mt. View El today!

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  11 April 2019

  From one of our former graduate students:

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  11 April 2019

  Learn about todayʻs exciting news on the historic black hole image: live streaming event in Hilo!

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  11 April 2019

  Listen in to Hawaiʻi Public Radio HPR2 today, Wednesday, from 3 to 4 PM, as IfA astronomer Roy Gal joins them for part of their spring pledge drive. Listen in, donate, and support your local public radio!

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  10 April 2019

  More about Hawaii’s contribution to today’s big news, from the Honolulu Star-Advertiser

  “[Larry] Kimura came up with the name Powehi, which translates into “adorned fathomless dark creation.” In a proclamation, Gov. David Ige is declaring today “Powehi Day“ in Hawaii.”

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  10 April 2019

  A beautiful Hilo day at IfA! Mahalo to Christoph Baranec

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  09 April 2019

  Priya Natarajan will be our Tully Distinguished Visitor in May. She will be giving a public talk at UH Manoa on May 2 and at the Hawaii Book and Music Festival on May 5. Keep an eye on this page and the IfA website for event details!

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  09 April 2019

  Awesome work from our friends at the UH community colleges!

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  08 April 2019

  Whew! What a great day! We counted 1,411 guests at our Open House, learning, having fun, and getting their science on!

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  08 April 2019

  Our friend Ryan Ozawa took these great shots today!