The telescopes began their science work in 1993 and 1996 respectively, according to the Keck website. [Related: Keck Observatory: Cosmic Photos From Hawaii's Mauna Kea] The telescopes' arsenal of ...

The oldest observatory on Mauna Kea in Hawaii is slated for a $6 million renovation in 2016 that will transform the University of Hawaii’s 2.2-meter telescope into a “modern robotic telescope ...

which was first granted a sublease on Mauna Kea in 2014. Its website says the new observatory would be able to provide images 12 times sharper than the Hubble Space Telescope and four times ...

“Communication channels between the state and telescope project opponents remained open as preparations for construction continued,” the release said. “The Mauna Kea Observatories announced ...

The emergency proclamation gives law enforcement increased flexibility and authority to close more areas and restrict access on Mauna Kea ... Asian Observatory. She said that the telescopes ...

the Giant Magellan Telescope — currently under construction in Chile — combine forces, with NSF coordinating a joint organization to encompass both facilities. Observatories atop Mauna Kea dot ...

HILO, Hawaii – A man is under arrest after police say he rammed a vehicle into a radio telescope facility atop Hawaii's Mauna Kea. The National Radio Astronomy Observatory says it doesn't appear ...

MAUNA KEA, Hawaii (Island News) -- Crews will begin deconstructing the Caltech Telescope observatory atop Mauna Kea on Monday, Sept. 25. The telescope itself, which is 34-feet in diameter ...

In the aftermath of the observatory protests, finding the right balance between astronomy and preservation of the Mauna Kea sacred site remains a challenge. Despite criticisms, the telescopes do ...

Dec. 23—The Caltech Submillimeter Observatory telescope on Mauna Kea has been removed and packed for shipment to Chile. The Caltech Submillimeter Observatory telescope on Mauna Kea has been ...

22—The University of Hawaii is investigating two fluid leaks from the chilling system of one of its observatories on Mauna Kea. The university ... on Jan. 10 when telescope staff were unable ...