Credit: LCO / J. D. Armstrong

Join Shadow the Scientists for a special session at the Maunakea Visitor Information Station with Dr. J.D. Armstrong, an astronomer with the University of Hawai’i Institute for Astronomy!

Based in Maui, Dr. Armstrong directs the HI STAR student research program and serves as the project scientist for the Faulkes Telescope North on Haleakalā. He specializes in tracking near-Earth objects (NEOs), the asteroids and small bodies that move through our cosmic neighborhood.

Dr. Armstrong will join virtually and take attendees behind the scenes of real astronomical research to learn how astronomers detect and track NEOs, why monitoring these objects matters for planetary defense, and what it’s like to operate research telescopes in Hawai’i and beyond.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how astronomers conduct research, ask your questions, and connect with the people who help us better understand our dynamic solar system.