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Our Gratitude from the Shape of the Sky Book Project

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An Aurora Photography Collection

The Northern Lights brings us together in curiosity, wonder, and admiration at the beauty of our dark sky and the incredible galaxy where we live. Under the Aurora, we experience not only the power of nature and our universe, but also the wisdom, adventurous spirit, and camaraderie we find in one another.

I would like to acknowledge how much of an impact you have made on my creative pursuits. This photography collection would not be possible without its many talented contributors, to whom I owe my deepest gratitude. When you put your trust in me to represent your talents, it’s a deep honor and it gives me great pride, letting us bring amazing projects to life.

The gift of your support means the world! I would also like to sincerely thank those who offered financial and in-kind support to this project, even when this idea was still taking shape. Your contributions have helped us publish an awe-inspiring collection for all to enjoy!

— Melissa F. Kaelin
Editor & Author of the Shape of the Sky Book Project: Coming 2027!
“A Celestial Dance: Northern Lights Over Michigan”

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Lori McNaughton • Michele Aucello • Mollie Bolton • Patrick Hanrahan • Chris Neu Hill • Wanda Norris • Ami Rybicki • Sherri Yezbick-Taylor

Early Supporters: Collector’s Edition

Shannon O’Connell • Meg Barber • Dianne Gnass • Cindy Harrison • Alyssa Knoll • Adam and Nicole Minnick • Kim Pierce • Janet Rozek • Cheryl Taylor • Dianne Gnass

Early Supporters: Standard Edition

Denise Albee • Amy Bartholomew • Lori Boes • Kayla Clark • Elizabeth C. • Jeri Griffith • Wendy Hargraves • Renae Hollenbeck • Stacey Isles • Katie & Dave Kerschbaum • Dianne Knight • Mary McSweeney • Jamie Osburn Sekema •
Cheryl Sibole • Raymond Phillips • Shawn Rosinski • Katie Roughton • Kyle Stockdale • Bob and Cathi VanDyk • Morgan Wilson • Gerald Wunderlich • Chris Yonker

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