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A Sky Wonderful with Stars : 50 Years of Modern Astronomy on Maunakea.
・ISBN 978-0-8248-5268-9 cloth US$ 39.99
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| 著者・編者 | West, Michael J.. |
|---|---|
| シリーズ | A Latitude 20 Book |
| 出版社 | (U. Hawai'i Pr., US) |
| 出版年月 | 2015 |
| ページ数 | 224 pp. |
| 言語 | ENG |
| ニュース番号 | ＜627-L141＞ |
解説
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:
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.