A Sky Wonderful with Stars: 50 Years of Modern Astronomy on
Maunakea tells the fascinating story of how a remote mountaintop in
the middle of the Pacific Ocean became home to the most powerful
collection of telescopes in the world. Over 160 superb photographs
accompanied by astronomer Michael J. West's engaging commentary
bring the past and present to life and showcase the many remarkable
discoveries made by the observatories atop Maunakea Breathtaking
photo-essays throughout the book reveal: Maunakea's spectacular
landscape and the unique geographical conditions that make it the
world's premier site for astronomical exploration; the construction
and development of the Maunakea observatories highlights of
scientific discoveries made with each of the thirteen telescopes;
the people and places that make up Maunakea's diverse astronomical
community; a look toward the future of astronomy on Maunakea,
including the planned Thirty Meter Telescope. This visually
stunning book shares with a larger audience the wondrous views of
the heavens that the observatories provide. It will appeal not only
to those with an interest in astronomy, but to anyone who marvels
at the grand splendor of our universe.
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