A discovery made by a Hilo High School alumnus will pave the way for a test of one of Albert Einstein’s theories, W.M. Keck Observatory announced Wednesday.
A discovery made by a Hilo High School alumnus will pave the way for a test of one of Albert Einstein’s theories, W.M. Keck Observatory announced Wednesday.
According to Keck, Devin Chu, who is an astronomy graduate student at University of California, Los Angeles, was the lead author of a study that found a star near the galaxy’s supermassive black hole is not a binary system, as previously thought.
That will allow the star, known as S0-2, to be used to test whether light from a strong gravitational field, such as from a black hole, gets stretched out, or redshifted.
“Growing up on Hawaii Island, it feels surreal doing important research with telescopes on my home island,” Chu said in a press release. “I find it so rewarding to be able to return home to conduct observations.”
The study also sheds more light on the strange birth of S0-2 and its stellar neighbors, Keck said.
The fact these stars exist so close to the supermassive black hole is unusual because they are so young; how they could’ve formed in such a hostile environment is a mystery.
This abuse of sacred Hawaiian aina has gotta stop.
Traditional indigenous gathering rights do not include expanding knowledge.
Amen
Now this young man is is truly a treasure and represents a bright future if Hawaii demo rats terminate their corrupt, racist stuck on stupid agenda that is inflicting severe harm to not only our youth’s future but to hard working families and businesses as well. This smart young man represents a bright future.
That kid was me many years ago. I was always interested in Science and Technology. I turned my interest into a successful career in engineering.
I can thank our school system for providing the foundation I needed for my success. I can thank our country’s investment in science that gave me motivation to pursue my career.
Because of my education, and my interest in science, I strongly believe in evidence based governance.
.. and to address Steve Dearing’s rants, I am proud to say I am a Democrat, and a Liberal. I find that vast majority of my peers in my profession share my views.
For some more information about this object, look on wikipedia for ‘S2 (star)’.