W. M. Keck Observatory
WEBKeck Observatory hosts and participates in a variety of public events, such as science nights at the libraries, Solar System Walks in Waimea, the Merrie Monarch Parade, and the Waimea Christmas Parade. These events offer individuals of all ages learning activities in astronomy, science and engineering.
Keck I and Keck II Telescopes – W. M. Keck Observatory
WEBKPF – The Keck Planet Finder (KPF) will be the most advanced spectrometer of its kind in the world. The instrument is a fiber-fed high-resolution, two-channel cross-dispersed echelle spectrometer for the visible wavelengths and is designed for the Keck II telescope.
W. M. Keck Observatory
WEBFrom Hawaii’s Maunakea, astronomers around the world use W. M. Keck Observatory to observe the universe with unprecedented power and precision. The twin Keck Observatory telescopes are the world’s most scientifically productive optical and infrared telescopes. Each telescope weighs 300 tons and operates with nanometer precision.
Telescopes – W. M. Keck Observatory
WEBThe twin W. M. Keck Observatory telescopes are the world’s most scientifically productive optical and infrared ground-based telescopes. Each telescope operates with nanometer precision.
Our Story - W. M. Keck Observatory
WEBFrom Hawaii’s Maunakea, astronomers around the world use W. M. Keck Observatory to observe the universe with unprecedented power and precision.
Our Facilities – W. M. Keck Observatory
WEBTake this virtual 360 tour of our telescope facility in lieu of a summit visit. Limiting traffic helps to maintain the delicate ecological and cultural well-being of the mountain.
Photos – W. M. Keck Observatory
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Tracking a Lone Star Speeding Across the Milky Way - W. M. Keck …
WEBAug 9, 2024 · This rare stellar speedster is the first “hypervelocity” very low mass star found, thanks to the efforts of citizen scientists and a team of astronomers from around the country using several telescopes, including two in Hawaiʻi – W. M. Keck Observatory on Maunakea, Hawaiʻi Island and the University of Hawaiʻi Institute for Astronomy ...
Science – W. M. Keck Observatory
WEBThis year’s annual Keck Science Meeting will be held September 15-16 as a hybrid event. You may attend in-person at Caltech or virtually via Zoom and Slack. Learn more about the exciting science results made possible by Keck Observatory’s science community and …
News - W. M. Keck Observatory
WEBJul 24, 2024 · Dark Matter Flies Ahead of Normal Matter in Mega Galaxy Cluster Collision. Maunakea, Hawaiʻi – Astronomers have untangled a messy collision between two massive clusters of galaxies in which the clusters’ vast …. Featured. September 18, 2024.