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UH astronomer leads effort to unlock sun secrets during eclipse

UH astronomer leads effort to unlock sun secrets during eclipse

by Roy Gal | Apr 2, 2024 | News, Research, The Sun, UH Press Release

Award-winning astronomer Shadia Habbal from the University of Hawaiʻi Institute for Astronomy (IfA) is gearing up to lead a world-class team of researchers at three North America locations to conduct in-depth observations during this rare event.
Physics behind unusual behavior of stars’ super flares discovered

Physics behind unusual behavior of stars’ super flares discovered

by Roy Gal | Dec 6, 2023 | News, Research, The Sun, UH Press Release

A team led by University of Hawaiʻi Institute for Astronomy Postdoctoral Researcher Kai Yang and Associate Professor Xudong Sun developed a model to explain “super flares” on other stars.
IfA astronomer receives UH Regent’s Research Award

IfA astronomer receives UH Regent’s Research Award

by Roy Gal | May 19, 2022 | Awards, News, The Sun, UH Press Release

IfA astronomer Xudong Sun has been awarded a 2022 Regents’ Medal for Excellence in Research.
Teen mentored by UH astronomers publishes solar research

Teen mentored by UH astronomers publishes solar research

by Roy Gal | Mar 2, 2022 | Current, News, Research, The Sun, UH Press Release

Local high school student Lucy Will, mentored by an IfA faculty and graduate student, is first author on a published paper on solar activity.
World’s most powerful solar telescope begins observations from Haleakalā

World’s most powerful solar telescope begins observations from Haleakalā

by Roy Gal | Feb 24, 2022 | Current, News, The Sun, UH Press Release

A new era of solar science commenced when the National Science Foundation’s Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope on Haleakalā conducted its first science observations on February 24.
UH solar eclipse chasers prepare for Antarctica expedition

UH solar eclipse chasers prepare for Antarctica expedition

by Roy Gal | Nov 22, 2021 | Current, News, Research, The Sun, UH Press Release

IfA Astronomer Shadia Rifai Habbal and her eclipse team, the Solar Wind Sherpas, are busy testing equipment for the Dec. 4 eclipse, before they depart Hawaiʻi for Antarctica on November 22 and 24.

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