Enigma of the Skies is a joint endeavor by a scientist and a photographer to present to readers everything there is to know about auroras in an easy-to-understand matter. It explains the phenomena and describes how to predict when auroras occur using simple physics alongside a collection of beautiful photos taken both from Earth and from space.

Contents:

• Foreword


• Preface


• Acknowledgments


• About the Authors


• About the Editor


• Table of Contents


• Auroras Around the World


• Various Types of Auroras


• Auroras Seen from Space


• Unveiling the Secrets of Auroras: Science for Beginners


• Implications of the Delicate Balance between the Sun and the Earth


• Expressing Auroras


• Appendix: Getting the Best Out of Your Aurora Viewing Experience

Readership: General readers and tourists interested in auroras.

Key Features:

• Contains original photos taken from Earth and from space


• Explains the scientific aspects at an easy-to-read level


• Includes an artistic/humanities perspective of auroras