Chasing the Northern Lights
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Standard UK delivery from £5.95
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You’ve seen the stunning photographs and the breathtaking videos, and now it’s time to experience the magic of the northern lights for yourself. But where on earth can you see them? When’s the best time to travel to see the lights in action? And what even are the aurora borealis?
If “seeing the northern lights” has always been on your bucket list but you don't know where to start, then Chasing the Northern Lights is the book for you. Inside you’ll discover:
- the top places to see the lights, including Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Canada and Alaska, as well as the Faroe Islands, Greenland, Scotland and the Continental US
- the best times to travel for the lights and how to forecast the aurora, without needing a scientific background
- tips and tricks on aurora chasing, such as how to choose the right tour, how to photograph the lights and what to pack for a trip
- ideas for what to do when the lights don't show for every location, like whale watching in Reykjavík to a brewery tour in Svalbard
- a curated selection of remarkable places to stay, from glass igloos to ice hotels
- a digestible breakdown of the aurora borealis: the science, the myths and everything in between
With Chasing the Northern Lights, you’re one step closer to ticking the northern lights off your bucket list.
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Our standard processing and fulfillment time is 1-2 working days from the time you placed your order, excluding Custom Prints, online-only telescopes and personalised clothing.
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Custom Prints (those which are customised by choosing a size and frame) and personalised clothing take a little longer to fulfill due to being made to order.
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Online-only telescopes are shipped directly from Celestron.
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Delivery rate varies by country and value of order, and starts from as little as £6.95.
Please allow 5-7 working days for standard orders to be dispatched.
Custom Prints (those which are customised by choosing a size and frame) and personalised clothing take a little longer to fulfill due to being made to order. Please see our recommended last order dates for these items on our Delivery and returns page.
We send using a Royal Mail/FedEx tracked delivery service (excluding personalised products). Please allow 7-10 working days to receive after we have dispatched.
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Custom Prints (those which are customised by choosing a size and frame) and personalised clothing are made to order and therefore we are unable to offer a refund or exchange, unless they are faulty.
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