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Perched atop the tallest mountain in the world in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, thirteen of the biggest and most sophisticated telescopes ever built gaze into the starry skies each night from the summit of Mauna Kea, hoping to uncover the secrets of the universe.
In A Gentle Rain of Starlight, astronomer Michael J. West artfully weaves a fascinating tale of scientific discovery through breathtaking photographs and captivating commentary. This insightful and uplifting book is the story of astronomy atop Mauna Kea and the engaging exploration of our cosmic home.
Winner of two Honorable Mentions at the 2006 Ka Palapala Po'okela book awards from the Hawaii Book Publishers Assocation, in the categories of "Natural Science" and "Illustration and Photography."
A Gentle Rain of Starlight: The Story of Astronomy on Mauna Kea by Michael J. West is available from Amazon.com, Island Heritage Publishing, Borders, Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawaii, Hawaii Forest & Trail, and other booksellers.
Musician Mark C. Petersen, who composes and performs space music under the name Geodesium, liked the title A Gentle Rain of Starlight so much that he chose it for his 2007 album release. These 13 songs evoke the beauty and tranquility of a night of stargazing. Highly recommended! Click here to visit Mark's website where you can hear and purchase this CD.
