University of Hawaiʻi Institute for Astronomy last week officially began the decommissioning process for the UH-owned UKIRT ...

HILO (HawaiiNewsNow) - The telescope that has been on top of Mauna Kea for nearly 50 years will be removed. On Friday, ...

Are you starting to plan your Big Island vacation and want to avoid rookie mistakes? Keep scrolling to find out the top Big ...

Winter has arrived already in Hawaii, with the first snowfall of the year coating Mauna Kea on Big Island with magical white powder. A video recorded on October 28 by Derek Petrowski, a telescope ...

The federal government's decision not to fund the Thirty Meter Telescope played a role. But questions remain about where the ...

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The University of Hawaiʻi's Institute for Astronomy is beginning to decommission the UKIRT telescope on Maunakea, the ...

MAUNA KEA, Hawaii (KHON2) — Are you planning a trip to visit Maunakea during sunset hours? If so, University of Hawaii at Hilo officials advise you plan ahead to avoid all the traffic.

The peak of Mauna Kea, a shield volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii, is one of the world's most remote places. The mountain's flat shape, gentle winds, and low humidity make it perfect for ...