Aurora in the Eighties
Duncan Waldron recalls photographing the aurora during a large event in 1982, and how his pictures were influential within the British Astronomical Association.
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Planning an aurora trip – 5 tips
With the aurora season ramping up, Best Served Scandinavia’s top Northern Lights agent, Maddie Eleini, gives her top 5 tips for planning a Northern Lights holiday.
Dream trip – Lusto, Finland
Ceri stepped out of her travel comfort zone to fulfil a dream – she went on a winter activity holiday where the prize was the northern lights.
Surprising power of solar storms
A video from NASA tells the story of a big solar storm in March 2012 and what happens to all the energy dumped into the atmosphere at these times.
Photography tips from CAG
The members of Caithness Astronomy Group are avid aurora photographers and I got some composition tips when I was out photographing with them on Orkney.
Thoughts on Women in Science
After comments on Nature article “Women in physics face big hurdles – still,” I give my thoughts on the importance of encouraging girls in science.
Tales of an aurora addict 2
Aurora addict Rosie Thompson continues her aurora story with a mini-break to Abisko and a beautiful northern lights display.