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. For people who have caught a glimpse of the northern lights, the sight will often leave memories for a lifetime. The travel guide describes this fascinating phenomenon from ancient myths to modern science. It explains the mechanisms behind the northern lights, the different structures we can see and the different colours. The book also includes a crash course in aurora photography and camera settings. By answering these and many other questions, this book is the ultimate guide and an ideal companion for anyone who wishes to learn more about auroras, when and where strong northern lights are likely to occur and how to best observe and photograph this spectacular natural phenomenon with a digital camera or even your smartphone.