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‘Christmas Star’ Shines Tonight with Jupiter and Saturn Last Appearing This Close 397 Years Ago
Jupiter and Saturn will appear closer than they have since 1623 creating an astronomical event many are calling the “Christmas Star.”
Call for Guided Astronomy and Hiking Tour Applicants in Haleakalā National Park
Haleakalā National Park is now accepting Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) applications for guided astronomy tours and hiking tours. Up to four astronomy tour permits and up to six guided hiking tour permits will be issued.
Maui PLANETS Telescope Comments Due by Aug. 22
The UH Institute for Astronomy is proposing to establish and operate a PLANETS telescope facility located within the Haleakalā High Altitude Observatory Site.
$3M Gift Prevents Layoffs and Cuts to Pan-STARRS Program
Before receiving the donation, officials said they were looking at having to lay off a team and halt the 2-telescope system project. Now officials say, the funding will support construction plans, pay for salaries, preserve science jobs in Hawaii, and bring new knowledge to the world through the most powerful wide-field imaging system on the planet.