Auroral Collection

Aurora borealis and Moon over mountains and trees by a river. This coloured light display (the northern lights) is visible in the night sky at high latitudes

Aurora borealis over trees by a river. This coloured light display (the northern lights) is visible in the night sky at high latitudes

Aurora borealis in Alaska
Aurora borealis over the treeline. The aurora borealis (northern lights) is an atmospheric phenomenon that occurs at high latitudes, appearing as shimmering bands of coloured light in the sky

An auroral crown, December 1894, pencil sketch (colour litho)
3638797 An auroral crown, December 1894, pencil sketch (colour litho) by Nansen, Fridtjof (1861-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: An auroral crown, December 1894, pencil sketch)

Aurora borealis or northern lights over the Dempster Highway in winter, Yukon
Aurora borealis (or northern lights) in a starry sky over the snow covered mountains along the Dempster Highway in winter; Yukon, Canada

An artists impression of a unique type of exoplanet
This is an artists impression of a unique type of exoplanet discovered with the Hubble Space Telescope. The planet is so close to its star that it completes an orbit in 10.5 hours

Auroras at night, satellite image
Auroras at night. Black marble satellite image of the Aurora Borealis (Northern lights) over Ontario, Canada, at night. Aurora are atmospheric phenomena that occur when solar wind particles are

Northern lights, Iceland C018 / 2276
Northern lights, or Aurora Borealis, over the Vatnajokull ice cap, Iceland. Auroral displays are caused by interactions between energetic charged particles from the Sun, and the Earths atmosphere

Northern lights, Iceland C018 / 2271
Northern lights, or Aurora Borealis, and a full Moon. Auroral displays are caused by interactions between energetic charged particles from the Sun, and the Earths atmosphere

Northern lights, Iceland C018 / 2270
Northern lights, or Aurora Borealis, and a full Moon. Auroral displays are caused by interactions between energetic charged particles from the Sun, and the Earths atmosphere

Northern lights and comet PanSTARRS C018 / 2269
Northern lights, or Aurora Borealis, and comet PanSTARRS (C/2011 L4, bottom right). Discovered in June 2011 with the Pan-STARRS telescope in Hawaii, this comet reached perihelion on 10 March 2013

Aurora borealis C013 / 9488
Aurora borealis (purple and green) over a frozen river, with the constellation of Ursa Major at top right. The aurora borealis is a coloured light display (the northern lights)

Aurora borealis C013 / 9486
Aurora borealis (green) over pine trees, with Mars (red) visible just above the trees at centre. The aurora borealis is a coloured light display (the northern lights)

Light-intensity camera beneath its protective dome at the Poker Flat Research Range (PFRR), Alaska, USA. The telescope and attached instrumentation are used to measure the relative brightness of

All-sky camera (ASC) beneath its protective dome at the Poker Flat Research Range (PFRR), Alaska, USA. The northern location of the PFRR allows this ASC to be used for auroral research

Aurora watching, time-exposure image
Aurora watching. Time-exposure image of an aurora watcher by a fire, observing an auroral display in the northern hemisphere

Riometer radio antennae

Auroral research control room. Researcher in the control room of the Neil Davis Building of the Science Operations Center at Poker Flat Research Range (PFRR), Alaska, USA

Aurora observations, 1839. Historical artwork of an aurora seen from Finland, on 21st January 1839. Aurorae, displays of coloured lights in the sky

Plasma in Earths magnetic field, UV image
Earths magnetic field. Ultraviolet image of hot plasma (ionised gas, orange) trapped in the Earths magnetic field. The Earth has been superimposed at centre

Riometer information board at Poker Flat Research Range (PFRR), Alaska, USA. A riometer is used in polar regions to study aurorae, the solar-induced electromagnetic storms of the polar ionosphere

Interbol satellites, diagram

Aurora borealis and Moon over a river. This coloured light display (the northern lights) is visible in the night sky at high latitudes

Nansen Aurora - 3
Auroral crown observed and drawn by the explorer

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"Captivated by the Enchanting Dance of Auroras" Immerse yourself in the ethereal beauty of nature's celestial spectacle, as the Aurora borealis and moon unite to paint a mesmerizing tapestry across the night sky. In Alaska, witness an awe-inspiring display of vibrant colors as the Aurora borealis gracefully dances above snow-covered landscapes. Transport yourself back to December 1894, where an artist captured the essence of this phenomenon with a pencil sketch showcasing an enchanting auroral crown. The vivid hues depicted in this colour lithograph bring to life the magic that unfolds when charged particles from solar winds collide with Earth's magnetic field. Embark on a journey along Yukon's Dempster Highway during winter, where you can find yourself under a breathtaking canopy of shimmering lights. The Aurora borealis or northern lights illuminate your path, casting an otherworldly glow upon your surroundings. But it is not only our planet that experiences such captivating displays; even exoplanets hold their own unique charm. An artist's impression transports us to distant worlds where we can imagine witnessing these cosmic wonders firsthand. Satellite images reveal stunning snapshots of auroras at night, capturing their grandeur from high above Earth's atmosphere. These visual marvels serve as a reminder of our planet's interconnectedness with space and its ability to create moments that leave us in awe. Finally, venture into Iceland and be captivated by C018 / 2276 - Northern Lights painting nature’s canvas once again with its radiant strokes across darkened skies. Let these glimpses into the world of auroras ignite your sense of wonder and inspire you to seek out these extraordinary phenomena wherever they may grace our planet or beyond.