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VIDEO Astronomy Talk: Dr. Ian McLean (May 22, 2013)

VIDEO Astronomy Talk: Dr. Ian McLean (May 22, 2013)

June 17, 2013

On April 4, 2012 a new instrument obtained “first light” on the Keck I Telescope at the W. M. Keck Observatory on Mauna Kea. Known as MOSFIRE, for Multi-Object Spectrometer For Infra-Red...Read Article »
UCI Scientists Size Up Universe’s Most Lightweight Dwarf Galaxy with Keck Observatory

UCI Scientists Size Up Universe’s Most Lightweight Dwarf Galaxy with Keck Observatory

June 7, 2013

Kamuela, Hawaii—The least massive galaxy in the known universe has been measured by UC Irvine scientists, clocking in at just 1,000 or so stars with a bit of dark matter holding them together. The...Read Article »
International Team on Keck Observatory Strengthens Big Bang Theory

International Team on Keck Observatory Strengthens Big Bang Theory

June 5, 2013

Kamuela, Hawaii – An international team of scientists using the most powerful telescope on Earth has discovered the moments just after the Big Bang happened more like the theory predicts,...Read Article »

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