Aurora in Norway on a budget
Mark Lewney shares his aurora adventure story in Norway, in which he talks about how to see the northern lights on a budget.
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Expert tips for going on a northern lights cruise
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.
Interview with aurora guide and night sky photographer 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.
My first aurora from a ship – Hurtigruten Astronomy Voyage report
Last month, I got a short taster of Hurtigruten’s Astronomy Voyage. This is my report of the trip.
A Visual Orchestra in the Sky
David Saul Fineberg wrote the poem “A Visual Orchestra in the Sky” just after his return from Tromsø, where he experienced the northern lights in all their glory.
Who was Kristian Birkeland?
This week is the 100th anniversary of Kristian Birkeland’s death, and people are celebrating his life and work. But who was Kristian Birkeland?