Astronomy

University of Murcia archaeologist Miguel Valério studies different lunar calendars across the Pacific Islands, like the Rongorongo tablets of Rapa Nui.

Hoʻola Na Pua, an organization committed to preventing sex trafficking, appoints a new CEO; University of Murcia archaeologist Miguel Valério studies different lunar calendars from across the Pacific Islands.

HPR's Kevin Allen speaks with Roy Gal from the Institute for Astronomy about the meteor showers and solar eclipse filling the sky this month.

With the help of the Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope on Maui, National Solar Observatory scientists capture the highest-resolution images of the surface of the sun ever taken.

Roy Gal, with the University of Hawaiʻi Institute for Astronomy, spoke with HPR’s Maddie Bender about what to see in the skies this month.

HPR takes an exclusive preview at the new library in the Obama Presidential Center; University of Hawaiʻi Astronomer Roy Gal shareds upcoming astronomical phenomena, including an upcoming lunar eclipse of Venus.

Astrophysicist Imke de Pater spoke to HPR’s Maddie Bender about new research uncovering the origin of two mysterious rings surrounding Uranus.

Ernie Lau, the Honolulu Board of Water Supply, discusses hurricane preparedness; Hawai’i Marine Animal Response speaks on the recent viral news of a man throwing a rock at a monk seal and what to do when you see animals in danger.

A blue micromoon, visits to telescopes, and decoding comets. Astronomer Roy Gal spoke with HPR's Maddie Bender about May’s interesting lunar viewing for the month.

HPR's Cassie Ordonio reports on the status of Chuuk's Super Typhoon Sinlaku recovery efforts; local record shop and label owner Roger Bong responds to the use of AI-generated music at Honolulu International Airport.