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Northern Lights by Tom Kerss, Royal Observatory Greenwich & Collins Astronomy
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Northern Lights

The definitive guide to auroras

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Narrator Tom Kerss

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Length 3 hours 41 minutes
Language English
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Learn about 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.
Tom Kerss covers the cultural and scientific context for auroras, and offers a comprehensive guide to forecasting and photography, so that readers can fuse their own technical mastery with the infinite creativity of nature.

Learn about the formation, properties and types of auroras
Discover the mythology and history of The Northern Lights
Find out about Aurora science from Antiquity to the modern day
Listen and learn how to take stunning photographs of the Northern Lights

The Northern Lights will give you a complete understanding of one of the true wonders of the natural world and leave you prepared for the adventure of a lifetime.

Tom Kerss F.R.A.S. is an astronomer and the author of numerous best selling books about the night sky for both adults and children. Having worked at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich for more than six years, he now shares his passion for the stars with people all over the world, delivering courses, podcasts and media interviews. Tom loves nothing more than to seek out the darkest and most beautiful skies on Earth, but he does most of his stargazing from his home in London. Find out more about Tomโ€™s projects at tomkerss.co.uk

The Royal Observatory, Greenwich is the home of Greenwich Mean Time and the Prime Meridian of the World, making it the official starting point for each new day and year. It is also home to London's only planetarium, the Harrison timekeepers and the UK's largest refracting telescope. It runs the annual Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition.

Tom Kerss F.R.A.S. is an astronomer and the author of numerous best selling books about the night sky for both adults and children. Having worked at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich for more than six years, he now shares his passion for the stars with people all over the world, delivering courses, podcasts and media interviews. Tom loves nothing more than to seek out the darkest and most beautiful skies on Earth, but he does most of his stargazing from his home in London. Find out more about Tomโ€™s projects at tomkerss.co.uk

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A wonderfully comprehensive and well-written guide about all facets of Northern Lights-hunting. Youโ€™ll find enjoyment from this excellent guide to a fabulous natural phenomenon.โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…Jamie Carter, BBC Sky at Night Magazine Expand reviews
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