#spottheaurora is here... beta release is out for use and feedback. Featuring a WORLD first 3D CME Visualization, an Aurora forecast for New Zealand (based on a modified ovation model) and Solar dashboard! check it out! spottheaurora.co.nz #Aurora #nz #astro #photography #southernlights

Absolutely stoked with how my images came out last night. My best work, and I can't tell you enough how proud I am of these images. Traveled over the alps to get some clear skies, and it REALLY paid off! #aurorahunting #astrophotography #newzealand #canterbury #westcoastnz

New Gear Monday! Nikon Z6iii Nikon 70-180mm F2.8 Tamron 150-500 F5-6.7 DJI Air 3s

My face when I see an awesome substorm but haven’t slept more than five hours in the past 14 days 😭🥲

Tha famous "Formally The Blackball Hilton" on the night of May 11th 2024. With peak Solar Wind Speed of 1000km/s and Bz of -50nT. It might be awhile before we see them kind of figures again! This image was still taken while it was light outside. This kind of photo shouldn't be possible in NZ.

My peace under the aurora

Our Aurora Forecast is up and live! This is an automated forecast similar to the ovation model the #NOAA produce, but takes into account local astronomical night time, and lunar activity. This is localized to West Coast of NZ, but can work for the rest of the South Island, with about 30min +/-

Here’s to a happy, healthy and successful 2025 my friends! I’m off to a good start after bagging my first Aurora of the year a few nights back, just a short walk from home, which you can see centre left under the tree ✨ #aurora #southernlights #westcoastnz #astro #newzealand

The 7th strongest geomagnetic storm on record. May 2024 storm is one for the history books for modern Aurora hunters. Shame about the cloud over Lake Haupiri that night. #WestCoastNZ #Aurora #NZ #SpaceWeather #Gloriavale

The air was electric on the night of this stormy evening! Lightning striking hundreds of kilometers away, yet bright enough to capture. #Lightning #WestCoastNZ #NZ #Nature

Bioluminescent Algae along the stunning West Coast beaches. First thought, it was a rare occurrence, now known to be common along our beautiful coastline #WestCoastNZ #Nature #NZ #Bioluminescent #Bio #Beach

Take us back to the wonderful time of the dancing aurora. I cannot wait for the next big geomagnetic activity. #nz #aurora #Canterbury #auroraaustralis #spaceweather