Welcome
to Alaska
Virtual tour of northern lights provides sites, sounds, and facts
about the aurora borealis.
Images from
Nome
These images of the aurora borealis provide the viewer with a
realistic view of what a northern lights viewing would provide to
individuals. The author of the site has some powerful statements about
what he sees, which provides examples to students about writing about
first hand experiences.
Images
This site contains images and information about the aurora.
Information about legends is also included at this site.
Virtual
Finland
Facts and images of northern lights help bring the real world of this
experience into your classroom. (One-minute video clips are
included.)
Listening
to the Northern Lights
Sights and sounds of the aurora borealis with links and images that
capture a viewer’s attention.
The Aurora Page
View links, photographs, and predictions that will help you find the
best time to view the aurora where you live. Discover why certain colors
are more noticeable than other colors.
Jan
Curtis: Images
Jan Curtis captures Aurora’s Northern Lights in photographs. View
real-time observations and forecasts. If you can’t see the lights in
person, let Jan Curtis be your guide.
Everything
Alaska
" No description can describe the splendor or the
magnificence of the natural phenomenon known as the Northern Lights or
Aurora Borealis. The Northern lights have been described in ancient times
by the Eskimos, American Indians, world explorers and even mentioned in
the Old Testament."
Aurora’s
the Northern and Southern Lights
Information and images provide the viewer with an incredible visual
understanding of the aurora. View examples of this incredible phenomenon.
Gallary
of Images
This site is an art gallery of images from October 2001. The
photographers share information about the cameras and equipment that they
used to capture these images.
Paintings
in the Sky
"Far north in the night sky, a faint glow appears on the horizon.
Green and red flames of light stretch across the sky. A glowing curtain of
light forms, waving and swirling above you. As the lights fade away the
dark night closes over you once again." Mitch Denlinger
Portable
Aurora Imager
Incredible images and information helps the viewer understand the
technology behind capturing the Northern Lights images.
Prime Focus
Photographs and images of the lights and other topics can be viewed at
this site.
Athena
Curriculum: Space
View a movie showing the Aurora Borealis and find out answers to many
common questions.
Wild
Alaska Photos
Photographs and images of the lights and other scenes that have
captured the eye of the photographer can capture your imagination as
well.
An
Aurora Page
View images from the final frontier.
Astronomy:
Picture of the Day
These photographs of the Northern Lights were taken on September 15,
2000.
Aurora Borealis in
Missouri
This site plays music while you view images of the Northern
Lights.
Gallery
A photo album presents images for viewing and increases awareness of
the aurora.
Images and Data
Every image is a unique viewing. Real-time images, information
about predicting the lights, and information on current technology used to
predict and track the lights provide a wealth of resources to the viewer.
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