Questions from a beginner

[kinya]

Hi people!

I was being introduced to this site not long ago and I believe I can find best answers here

Im 23 this year, and I have been fascinating of the aurora/northern lights, as well as being under a night sky with millions of stars above me. I just think that it's so magical being able to experience all these myself rather than photos from the internet..

I am not into telescope viewing(sorry) as I still prefer the feeling of standing under the mesmerising starry night or even the aurora in front of me, out of the busy cities of course.

This video: http://vimeo.com/29950141 is a very good example of places which I wanted to be. But unfortunately in Singapore, i wont be able to experience this. So in the years to come, which im still in my 20's, I would like to travel to countries which can give me the view I want.

I would like to ask is there actually any package tour to other countries which cater for night sky/aurora viewing only? something like outfield trip lol. Or the best bet is to travel alone(probably to Norway) to achieve my little 'dream'?

Thanks so much for the help people, I still have alot to learn I know

[andeelym]

Do a google search on "aurora tours". Most of them are in Alaska and some of them are on cruises, there are some in Canada and Iceland as well.

I am also planning to go for one in the future and its in my list of things to do before I die.

[Gary]

@Kinya - Welcome to Singastro.

This is the Aurora report you have been waiting for:
viewtopic.php?f=5&t=10301

[Airconvent]

Yup..ask Gavin..he always seems to be in the thick of the action and you're in luck too. The sun is getting to the active part of its 13 year cycle. Should have lots of aurora to see up North.