Satellite Picture of Big Island

Satellite Picture of Big Island

Photo Credit: European Space Agency The following image is from the European Space Agency’s Proba-V minisatellite looking down on Hawaii’s Mauna Loa. The picture was captured on Feb. 19 with a resolution of 100 m. The Prova-V was launched on May 7, 2013...
Journey Through the Universe Kicks Off Monday

Journey Through the Universe Kicks Off Monday

The Earth.  Gemini Observatory’s annual outreach program, Journey through the Universe, kicks off on Monday. The event brings together 83 observatory professionals including astronomers, engineers and astronomy educators to share their passion for science in...

Keaau School’s Robotics Team Heads to VEX World Challenge

Keaau student robotic participants are seen here. Credit: Hollyn Johnson/Hawaii Tribune-Herald Keaau’s “LunaTech” robotics team competed at the VEX IQ state championship on Oahu earlier this month. The elementary students earned the “Design Award” and will now compete...
Second-grader Names PISCES Rover

Second-grader Names PISCES Rover

 Photo: Mahealani Lee stands on-deck aboard the PISCES planetary rover holding a certificate of award for her winning name, “Helelani.”  PISCES staff accompany her: (L-R) Executive Director Rob Kelso, Project Manager Rodrigo Romo, Communications Specialist...
RARE NASA Photos of Apollo Astronauts Training in Hawaii

RARE NASA Photos of Apollo Astronauts Training in Hawaii

1971: Apollo astronauts training on the Big Island of Hawaii with the lunar roving vehicle, popularly known as the “Moon Buggy”. Photo from NASA.   DID YOU KNOW? Hawaii played a significant part in preparing the Apollo astronauts for their space...