Book: Northern Lights Mystery and Facts, 96 pages
The beautiful, overwhelming and enigmatic Northern Lights have fascinated people at all times. The color play in the sky has created myths, fears and hopes in Europe, Asia and North America – and a growing interest in today's Norway. This book provides the answer to current questions from norway and abroad, and new knowledge.
The Northern Lights – mysticism and facts describe the superstitions of the ancestors, and what we know today about the phenomenon of aurora borealis. The many spectacular images show the Northern Lights in all their glory, with dramatic colour schemes and changing shapes – and beautiful northern Norwegian nature for all seasons.
The book easily explains how the enigmatic light occurs and what we know today about the phenomenon.
The text was written by Dag Christensen, author and editor with more than 30 books behind him.
The pictures are mainly by Arild Heitmann and Stian Klo, two professional and highly renowned photographers based in North Norway. Both have extensive experience with the Northern Lights and the country's distinctive nature.