Book Showcase: Exploring the Future of the Northern Lights

Join aurora chaser Tom Kerss FRAS at the Royal Astronomical Society for an evening exploring nature's greatest light show, the Aurora Boreal The event will see Kerss showcase the updated and expanded edition of his book 'Northern Lights: The Definitive Guide to Auroras' with a talk, drinks reception and book signing. During the past two years, the maximum period of the solar cycle delighted aurora-chasers both in and out of the Arctic. It wasn't only sky-watchers as far as south as the tropics who were astonished by a visit from the Northern Lights in May 2024; scientists were also surprised by the performance of the maximum, which exceeded expectations. What have we learnt and what does the future hold? With new instruments in space, including the UK-built magnetometer onboard NASA's IMAP spacecraft, the future of aurora-chasing and understanding the Northern Lights is looking bright! Your evening includes: • An engaging talk from aurora expert Tom Kerss F.R.A.S. • A drinks reception with complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks • A book signing with copies of the new edition available to purchase About Tom Kerss Tom Kerss is an astronomer, author of fifteen books and Hurtigruten’s Chief Aurora Chaser. An expert in the sky, specialising in the Northern Lights and Eclipses, and with a background in astrophysics, he has worked under the darkest and most beautiful skies on Earth. Tom was formerly based at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, and his latest edition of Northern Lights: The Definitive Guide to Auroras carries the institution’s endorsement.