W. M. Keck Observatory Up Above the World So High Discover how far your curiosity will take you Navigate New Horizons Exploring the local and distant Universe from the worlds largest and most scientifically productive telescopes on Earth. Opening a Window of Discovery All the work thats been recognized with this Nobel Prize was done in Hawaii Much of what we do is hypothesis testing or refining previous measurements but sometimes there is this bolt out of the blue of a completely unanticipated discovery. That is rare but it is the best. Latest News The Dynamic Lives of Black Holes Neutron Star and White Dwarfs in Globular Clusters Famed WR 104 Pinwheel Star Reveals Another Surprise and Some Relief New Research Reveals Kuiper Belt Duo May be Trio Igniting Innovation Off the Earth For the Earth The International Space Station National Laboratory Maunakea Stewardship Science For All Career Pathways Connect with Us Community Keck Observatory hosts and participates in a variety of public events such as science nights at the librariesSolar System Walks in Waimea the Merrie Monarch Parade and the Waimea Christmas Parade.