Vet Judy

The northern lights southern counterpart is the aurora australis/southern polar lights, which has similar properties, but is only visible from high southern latitudes in Antarctica, South America or Australasia.

Photographic hints for taking pictures: Use a wide-angle lens and a sturdy, well balanced tripod.

Slower films, ASA 100 to 200, capture bright colors but will require longer exposures; the lights will appear smeared. ASA 1000 speed film records clearer shapes, but the colors may not be as vivid and the photos are often grainy.

Shoot at F-2.8 and hold the shutter open for 20 to 30 seconds. The time of the exposure depends on the bright.