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Capture the
Aurora - Trip Highlights! |
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Welcome Page Itinerary
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Trip Highlights
Viewing and photographing of the aurora
borealis is the main emphasis of this tour. Over 5 nights we will have
the opportunity to view the incredibly dark northern skies as well as
the famed aurora. Our first and last nights of viewing will be at a
specially selected lodge far from the lights of Fairbanks. This site
provides an incredible 270° view to the north with plenty of room inside
to set up gear, or relax sipping a hot drink between auroral displays.
The remaining three nights of viewing will be from our lodging at Chena
Hot Springs Resort. You can view from outside your hotel room, or walk
to a nearby viewing hut. Never worry that you will miss a display — upon
request, the hotel staff will knock on your door when the sky lights up!
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As with all TravelQuest
and Sky & Telescope tours, we have added bonus
features that
will make our
trip unique. For instance, we have made special arrangements for daily
film pick-up and drop-off. This means you can view your aurora pictures
on a daily basis, assuring
you the very best
photography
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University of Alaska Museum is an ideal starting point for our
visit to Alaska. The museum is divided into regional sections, each containing
detailed information about the culture, history, and natural history of
each of the five major regions in Alaska.
Referred to as “a window on space over the western arctic,” Poker Flat
Research Range is the world’s largest overland rocket range. The only
high-altitude rocket range in the U.S., it offers many advantages to
researchers, such as overflight and landing rights on a large land area,
a million-acre recovery zone, and complete meteorological support. There
are five launch pads, including one equipped with a moveable launcher
enclosure, which is used as protection from severe winter weather. More
than 234 large, high-altitude sounding rockets have been launched since
the facility was established. Join us on a behind-the-scenes tour of
this facility.
Explore the aurora from various perspectives. Our exclusive enrichment
lectures will provide scientific explanations of the auroral phenomenon
and the Sun-Earth connection more generally, how to predict and
photograph displays, as well as the ancient lore of the native people. |
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Another special benefit of traveling with us is our arctic clothing
rental program. Custom fitted jacket, pants, boots, and mittens are
available to rent and will be waiting for you in Fairbanks!
Call us at 800-830-1998 for details. |
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Copyright 2003 TravelQuest
International. All rights
reserved. 800-830-1998
Revised: October 25, 2005.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Other products and companies referred to herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of
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