The Northern Lights: Secrets of the Aurora Borealis

By Tricia Brown and Syun-Ichi Akasofu

Book Overview

Dr. Akasofu explains the solar-driven electromagnetic forces that produce the phenomenon, concisely sums up the state of auroral science today, and ponders aspects of the aurora still not understood. Secrets of the Aurora Borealis tracks the evolution of auroral research and presents peoples fearful and poetic reactions to the lights, as well as early northern explorers awe-inspired descriptions.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0882407554
• ISBN13: 9780882407555
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Alaska Northwest Books
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.0" x 9.0"