"Home to the Geophysical Institute, the University of Alaska, Fairbanks studies the aurora and makes predictions about when they might appear, and the center also runs a 360-degree all-sky camera that offers an immersive view of the northern lights." - Stefanie Waldek
Stefanie Waldek
Stefanie Waldek is a space, travel, and design journalist with expertise in aviation, meteorology, and polar regions. She was a former editor at Architectural Digest, TripAdvisor, and ArtNews.
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A Guide to Visiting Fairbanks, Alaska — A Prime Northern Lights Destination
"I note that the Geophysical Institute at the University of Alaska Fairbanks offers one of the best aurora forecast services, which helps explain why Fairbanks is considered one of the world's top places to see the northern lights." - Stefanie Waldek
Stefanie Waldek
Stefanie Waldek is a space, travel, and design journalist with expertise in aviation, meteorology, and polar regions. She was a former editor at Architectural Digest, TripAdvisor, and ArtNews.
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