Download or read book Aurora written by Candace Savage and published by Buffalo : Firefly Books (U.S.). This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illustrated history of how various cultures have explained the aurora (northern lights).
Download or read book Northern Lights Sighting written by and published by . This book was released on 2017-04 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Northern Lights written by George Bryson and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Electric green pierced by neon blue, shocking pink spinning into violent red, and shimmering purple sidled up against deep indigo: never before have you seen such high-octane colors in the sky, and never before has a book shown the northern lights-aurora borealis-in such vivid color. In Northern Lights, photographers Calvin Hall and Daryl Pederson bring to print nearly a hundred photographs of this amazing natural phenomenon, shot from remote locations all over Alaska and using no filters or digital enhancement. Just as fascinating are the legends, myths, and science surrounding this polar phenomenon, described by George Bryson. As 2002 marks the peak viewing time of the northern lights in an eleven-year cycle, this book brings the elusive magic of the northern lights to stargazers near and far.
Download or read book Northern Lights Sighting written by Joanne Randolph and published by Enslow Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2017-07-15 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The mysterious lights of the aurora borealis are a thing of legend. Some people live where they can see this phenomenon nearly every night, while others of us can only imagine what it must be like to see these eerie and awe-inspiring lights dancing across the night skies. This information-packed volume will take away some of the mystery, but not the awe, as it reveals what meteorologists have learned about the lights, and how and why they occur.
Download or read book Aurora written by Harald Falck-Ytter and published by SteinerBooks. This book was released on 1999 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During long winter nights, the light of the aurora borealis appears over the sparcely populated north. Little is known, however, about these dazzling displays of ghostly light and movement. The author discusses the history, mythology, and science behind auroras. Demonstrating the influence of the sun in the aurora's creation, he also compares the northern lights with phenomena such as lightning and rainbows. Lavishly illustrated with numerous color and black and white pictures, Aurora offers a comprehensive understanding of a mysterious dynamic that has fascinated and even alarmed northern communities through the ages.
Download or read book Northern Lights written by Seth Kingston and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2020-07-15 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The aurora borealis or northern lights are an atmospheric display that occurs in the Northern Hemisphere. For centuries, people have watched auroras with wonder. Today, we know that auroras form because of charged particles from the sun. Your young explorers will learn how auroras form and why auroras are different colors. Stunning photographs, fun fact boxes, and helpful diagrams assist readers' comprehension of this fascinating atmospheric phenomenon.
Download or read book Photographing the Aurora Borealis written by and published by Amherst Media, Inc. This book was released on 2017-03-20 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Award-winning photographer and accomplished instructor Andy Long provides a comprehensive guide to photographing the Aurora Borealis. It, readers will learn everything they need to know about photographing this phenomenon—along with some very special techniques designed to help kick their image-making up to the next level. Long covers all the details from simply understanding the aurora and figuring out when and where to shoot, to picking the right gear to maximize your success, to processing your digital files after the shoot too maximize your results. You’ll learn how to capture the moon, star trails, and Milky Way in your images of the aurora—and even how to produce dazzling time-lapse images. Also covered are practical matters, like coping with long, cold, night-time shoots (and the equipment problems that can accompany them) and optimizing camera settings to reduce noise, maximize detail, and enhance/downplay lens distortion.
Download or read book The Story about the Northern Lights written by Pål Brekke and published by Solarmax. This book was released on 2022-01-12 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Watching the northern lights or .aurora borealis" dancing overhead on a clear winter night is one of the most spectacular and awe-inspiring sights that the natural world can offer. They differ from all other light phenomena by exhibiting an amazing variety of colours, structures, and movements. For people who have caught a glimpse of the northern lights, the sight will often leave memories for a lifetime. There have been hundreds of stories and theories to explain these celestial lights, which we now know as the northern lights. Today we know that the northern lights are caused by charged particles from the Sun. The book describes this fascinating phenomenon from ancient myths to modern science. It explains the mechanisms behind the northern lights, and how we can predict when and where we can see them. The book is illustrated by a number of captivating high quality images taken by the seasami photographer Ørjan Marakatt Bertelsen. Dr. Pål Brekke is an international recognized solar researcher and aurora expert. He has extensive work experience from ESA and NASA and is now working at the Norwegian Space Centre. He is author of several international popular science books and awrd-winning documentaries translated into eight different languages. He is a member of the prestigious Explorers Club in New York.
Download or read book Under the Northern Lights written by Januarius Aloysius MacGahan and published by London : S. Low, Marston, Searle, & Rivington. This book was released on 1876 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Description of the voyage of the "Pandora", commander Captain Allen Young, to Greenland and the Arctic seas in 1875.
Download or read book Northern Lights written by Jill Kalz and published by The Creative Company. This book was released on 2004 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the auroras, or northern lights, presenting information on their causes, characteristics, and some historical and folkloric references to them.
Download or read book Northern Lights The definitive guide to auroras written by Tom Kerss and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2021-09-02 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the incomparable beauty of the Northern Lights with this accessible guide for aspiring astronomers and seasoned night sky observers. Covers the essential equipment needed for observation and photography and full of stunning photographs.
Download or read book Northern Lights written by Janet Piehl and published by LernerClassroom. This book was released on 2008-09-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you know what causes the northern lights? Where the northern lights are seen? Why the northern lights are so colorful? Read this book to discover the answers!
Download or read book The Northern Lights written by Daryl Pederson and published by Sasquatch Books. This book was released on 2015-09-01 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, put on remarkable shows of light and motion in high latitudes--Alaska being the perfect place to see them. Shot with ultra-high definition cameras, this book of amazing photographs showcases a period of unusually high solar activity in the northern lights. These new photos take full advantage of the latest advances in photographic technology and the active solar storms of the past several years that cause the lights. With 160 images that have never been collected in book form, this book allows us to witness charged particles in the earth's atmosphere clash with electrons and protons released by the sun.
Download or read book Northern Lights written by Ben McClanahan and published by North Star Editions, Inc.. This book was released on 2018-08-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains what causes the northern lights. Beautiful photos, fact-filled text, and helpful infographics help readers learn all about the science behind this phenomenon as well as ways that people study or protect it.
Download or read book Aurora Borealis written by Flip Todd and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A photo journal of the beauty of the Aurora Borealis as captured by six photographers in different parts of the world.
Download or read book Chasing Northern Lights written by Arun Chandran and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-08-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In May 2024, the universe decided to throw a party-a powerful geomagnetic storm lit up the skies like a cosmic disco ball! It was the biggest light show in over twenty years, leaving millions of stargazers worldwide completely mesmerized. And the best part? We're smack in the middle of a solar maximum, so brace yourself for many more dazzling Auroras in the near future! This book is your backstage pass to the ultimate Aurora experience. Whether you're a seasoned Aurora hunter or just getting started, you'll find everything you need here. Discover the best times to catch the northern lights, learn how to crack the code on Aurora forecasts, and get the lowdown on the best apps to keep you in the loop. Plus, you'll find out where the real Aurora enthusiasts hang out online and pick up pro tips on snapping the perfect photo of those dancing lights. With over 1500 top-notch locations for Aurora viewing, you'll be ready to chase down the northern lights and make unforgettable memories!
Download or read book Majestic Lights the Aurora in Science History and the Arts written by Robert H. Eather and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Authoritative account written for the general reader.
