Auroras: Fire in the Sky

High above our planet's surface, charged particles from the Sun perform an intricate dance with the atoms and molecules in our atmosphere, all directed by the Earth's magnetic field. The result is the beautiful colored light we call the aurora. For thousands of years, the polar lights have fascinated, intrigued and terrified humans who struggled to understand their cause. Today, although scientists can at last explain the physics behind the phenomenon, the sight of a swirling, glowing aurora in the night sky continues to be a magical experience.

Auroras: Fire in the Sky is a visual celebration of that experience. It is filled with more than 100 stunning photographs of one of nature's greatest spectacles, accompanied by text that reflects on the folklore, science and wonder of the northern lights.