W. M. Keck Observatory Employee Directory
Research ServicesHawaii, United States51-200 Employees
The W. M. Keck Observatory operates two 10-meter optical/infrared telescopes on Maunakea in Hawaii, enabling high-volume observational research for the astronomy community. It functions as a private, nonprofit scientific partnership among Caltech, the University of California, and NASA, serving as a leading facility for astronomical studies. It hosts a suite of instruments and adaptive optics that support imaging and spectroscopy, expanding the scope and precision of ground-based observations. It is based in Kamuela, Hawaii, and serves the international scientific community through collaborations with major research institutions. In April 2024, the observatory released the second edition of the Sustainable Construction Barometer, signaling active engagement in research initiatives beyond astronomy.