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How to Guide to Aurora Hunting & Safety
Helping Everyone Enjoy the Northern Lights Responsibly There are so many new people trying the hobby of Aurora Hunting. The purpose of this article is to educate you on how to start. From camera settings, forecasting, and safety, this is a practical guide on how to get started. I have seen a lot of very dangerous behavior in the dark. I have spent 10 years doing dark sky photography. I have seen everything from parking on both sides of the road to create a bottleneck in traffic. People who park in other cars by park in a no-parking area. People are driving on walking trails. People are ignoring private property. People who bring dogs into crowded areas at night. People shining lights in people’s faces. Someone even threatened my friend and me. We just asked that they not shine a light in our eyes. I want to be very clear about this. If areas have too much dangerous behavior going on. If people continually ignore park rules and go on private property. If we don’t…
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Common Questions About the Aurora Borealis
When you first start shooting auroras, you often have many questions. Let’s start with some answers to basic questions. They will put you well on your way to being capable of enjoying the northern lights! The northern lights, or aurora borealis, originate from the sun. The sun is not a solid object. It is a dynamic sphere of energy. At its core, high-pressure fuses hydrogen into helium, generating convection cells of electrically charged gas. These cells create magnetic loops that erupt from the sun’s surface, releasing plasma during strong solar storms. Traveling at approximately 18 million kilometers per hour, this plasma arrives at Earth in roughly 18 hours. While our planet’s magnetic field deflects the majority, some is directed towards the polar regions. This occurs where the magnetic protection is weakest, resulting in the formation of auroras. During daylight hours, the presence of sunlight obscures these phenomena. Nevertheless, at night, the plasma recoils like a stretched elastic band. It interacts with oxygen and nitrogen in the upper atmosphere. These interactions release energy in the form…
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Great Lakes Keepsakes: Unique Gifts & Retail Success
Discover our delightful nature-inspired keepsakes, lovingly crafted by the talented Great Lakes photographer, Peggy Sue Zinn. Each piece is designed to capture fleeting moments in nature. These include stunning storms and enchanting auroras. They also feature iconic lighthouses and beloved tourist spots. We offer a fantastic range of products to brighten up every corner of your life and home! These creations blend emotional depth with striking visuals, making them perfect for online shoppers. If you’re on the hunt for meaningful, high-quality gifts, look no further! Each item is born from the artistry of an award-winning Michigan photographer who has a knack for capturing memorable moments. The result? Treasures your family will cherish forever! Retailers eager to boost sales and add some unique flair to their shelves will love our U.S.-made products! Our inventory is crafted in factories with in United States. This helps you sidestep the headaches of shifting tariffs and supply disruptions. This ensures you get consistent quality and reliable fulfillment every time. Our artwork is not just visually appealing; it tells a story…


