{"id":6768,"date":"2013-01-07T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2013-01-07T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/darkerview.com\/wordpress\/?p=6768"},"modified":"2013-01-07T01:00:43","modified_gmt":"2013-01-07T11:00:43","slug":"keck-week-is-coming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/darkerview.com\/wordpress\/?p=6768","title":{"rendered":"Keck Week is Coming"},"content":{"rendered":"

W. M. Keck Observatory press release<\/a>…<\/p>\n

This Spring, the W. M. Keck Observatory is throwing a weeklong party called Keck Week 2013, to celebrate the observatory\u2019s first twenty years of high-impact, game-changing astronomical discoveries from the venerable twin-domes on the summit of Mauna Kea, Hawaii. The festivities will take place in several Kohala Coast resort venues as well as in the town of Kamuela and will mark a distinctive confluence of the brightest minds in astronomy alongside our country\u2019s most significant scientific philanthropists. Early registration lasts until December 20th, offering a 30 percent discount off all events.<\/p>\n

\"Keck<\/a>
The Keck 1 Laser undergoing engineering tests, Subaru telescope in background<\/figcaption><\/figure>\u201cWe are very excited and honored to host Keck Week 2013,\u201d said Taft Armandroff, Director of the W. M. Keck Observatory. \u201cWe look forward to showcasing the unprecedented discoveries made by our powerful telescopes and our ambitious community of dedicated scientists. With this event, we want to celebrate Keck\u2019s first twenty years of achievements and unveil a vibrant course for our future.\u201d<\/p>\n

Keck Week 2013 will open March 14th at The Fairmont Orchid, with the Keck Observatory 20th Anniversary Science Meeting \u2013 a rare, two-day binge of astronomy discourse and finely honed presentations describing Keck\u2019s legacy discoveries. On March 16th, Keck Week will peak with a Star Struck Fundraising Gala, a grand evening at the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai and feature a live auction of spectacular items, a gourmet dinner, live music and dancing, and remarks by special guests. Other events planned for Keck Week 2013 include:<\/p>\n