Roads closed on Maunakea due to hurricane-related damage
The Maunakea Access Road will be closed at least until Wednesday, August 28, as crews from the Center for Maunakea Stewardship and Maunakea rangers make repairs.
Category: Maunakea
Maunakea Milestone: Removal of UH Hilo’s Hōkū Keʻa Observatory is completed, site fully restored
Decommissioning of the observatory was completed in May 2024; the area will be monitored over the next three years to assess species population and diversity.
ʻImiloa naming program: Hawaiian language students name astronomy instrument on Maunakea
The instrument’s name, Wenaokeao, meaning “earliest glow of light,” was given by high school haumāna (students) from Hawaiian medium education school Ke Kula ʻo Nāwahīokalaniʻōpuʻu.
UH Hilo astronomer Pierre Martin and international research team discover extremely rare property in star
Observations revealed lithium is abundant in the gigantic star V470 Cas. Only seven other Cepheids among the several thousands in the entire Galaxy are known to display such a prominent lithium line.
Decommissioning to begin on UH Hilo’s Hōkū Keʻa Observatory
The process includes removal of the observatory building, generator building and telecommunications and electrical infrastructure, and the restoration of the site that is consistent with the area.
Calling on volunteers for Malama Maunakea weed-pull event, Jan. 13
Since 2012, “Malama Maunakea Volunteer Weed Pull” events have helped protect resources on Maunakea.
Maunakea stewards inspire Girl Scouts to think about STEM careers
At the Girl Scouts of Hawai‘i STEM Fest, Maunakea stewards encouraged young women to pursue college degrees and careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics-related fields.
RCUH honors Maunakea Rangers
RCUH awarded Maunakea Rangers Mark Ellis, Robert Madrigal, Oscar Poua, and Tommy Waltjen first place as an exemplary team for their contributions and impact to research conducted on the mauna.
