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22 Jun 2020

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Interview with Gavin Pretor-Pinney from the Cloud Appreciation Society

Sticky Post By Lucia Schweigert On June 22, 2020

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We spoke to Gavin from the Cloud Appreciation Society about the practical and emotional roles clouds perform for humans, intriguing cloud formations and his books. Gavins also shares valuable tips for cloudspotters.

16 Mar 2020

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Expert tips for going on a northern lights cruise

Sticky Post By Lucia Schweigert On March 16, 2020

Aurora seen from a Hurtigruten cruise in December 2018. Photo: Graham Bryant

Seeing the aurora on a cruise is different to seeing it on land, and it brings its own advantages and challenges. To explore these, we spoke to astronomer Graham Bryant and tour guide Eva Stiegler to get their views and tips.

17 Feb 2020

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Interview with aurora guide and night sky photographer Adrien Mauduit

Sticky Post By Lucia Schweigert On February 17, 2020

Aurora and milky way over the beautiful Bergsbotn, taken from the viewing platform. Photo: Adrien Mauduit

Adrien Mauduit is an aurora guide at the Aurora Borealis Observatory on Senja island in Norway. He’s also an accomplished night sky photographer. We asked him five questions about being an aurora guide and night sky photographer.

20 Jan 2020

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How to protect your eyes in the mountains

Sticky Post By Lucia Schweigert On January 20, 2020

Melanie trekking to Everest Base Camp. On Everest, Melanie wore the Julbo Cameleon lense. The Julbo range adapts to changing UV levels within 20-30 seconds.

Learn about the benefits of photochromic lenses for mountain expeditions and skiing.

25 Nov 2019

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Interview with aurora chasers Theresa and Darlene Tanner

Sticky Post By Lucia Schweigert On November 25, 2019

Aurora chasers Theresa and Darlene Tanner from Central Alberta, Canada, have a passion for nature and its beauty and their eyes are always on the skies.

Five questions with seasoned aurora chasers Darlene and Theresa Tanner, who love photographing the northern lights and have travelled widely in their pursuit.

14 Oct 2019

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Interview with Live Aurora Network co-founder Steve Collins

Sticky Post By Lucia Schweigert On October 14, 2019

The founders of the Live Aurora Network, Steve, Tony and Jeff (left to right), in Iceland.

Steve co-founded the Live Aurora Network because after too many cold nights in remote Scandinavian fields with no aurora they realised there must be a better way. We asked Steve five questions….

09 Sep 2019

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What is a total solar eclipse?

Sticky Post By Lucia Schweigert On September 9, 2019

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Melanie photographing the partial phase of the total solar eclipse in Eola Hills vineyard, Oregon, USA, on 21st August 2017.

A total solar eclipse is a fascinating and beautiful phenomenon and creates unique conditions for scientific measurement. But what exactly is it?