New release! “Beyond the 45th Parallel,” the expanded and refined 2nd Edition of my Aurora Chasing guidebook is here!

Chase the Aurora in your backyard! Find out what it takes to view this rare natural phenomenon beyond the 45th Parallel, whether you are chasing Northern Lights in the U.S. or mid-latitudes across the world. This guide caters to beginners with real advice for catching the Aurora beyond the 45th Parallel, which is a magical latitude where northern features cover the landscape in the western hemisphere.

The advice is brought to you by the founder of the Michigan Aurora Chasers, a group of 100,000 Aurora Chasers and climbing which was established in January 2021. Melissa F. Kaelin is a talented writer, speaker and community leader who has helped thousands of people see the Northern Lights for the first time. The cover features outstanding Aurora photography captured in the mid-latitudes by Cover Artist Shannon Kivi of 906 Images, and Michele Aucello on the Back Cover.

Seven New Chapters

The 2nd Edition in the 45th Parallel Series, “Beyond the 45th Parallel” opens the art of Aurora Chasing to a broader audience, sharing tips, techniques and insight that will help chasers catch their first Aurora — or more Aurora — anywhere in the world. With seven brand new chapters, expanded terms and techniques, and three distinct tools for beginners, this guidebook will show anyone the ropes of Aurora Chasing. The book includes a Digital Resource Guide, with updated links to space weather resources and other important tools for catching the Aurora when it’s active.

For the first time, Melissa also shares a personal account of chasing the Northern Lights with a group from the Michigan Aurora Chasers, with pointers on how to be successful. She also shines light on a few joys from her personal life, with a sneak preview of her fiction inspired by Aurora mythology.

This professionally printed book features refined content and seven new chapters, including fun content and more focused chapters for any budding Aurora Chaser:

• Making the Dream a Reality — A reflection on how honored I am to help make dreams come true
• What Kind of Aurora Chaser Are You? — An individual primer
• Three Easy Methods for Aurora Forecasting — Taking you beyond the less-than-perfect Kp!
• Five Simple Steps for Tracking Solar Flares
• A Unique Viewing Location for Everyone
• Let’s Be Real: Forecasting for the Unaided Eye
• A Night on the Chase: An Eye-Witness Account of Aurora Chasing

This series is inspired, in no small part, by my volunteer efforts for the Michigan Aurora Chasers, where we have helped thousands of chasers at all ages experience the Aurora for the first time. In the writing, you’ll also get to reunite with “Clarence,” in a sneak preview of my fiction about chasing the Northern Lights!

Independent booksellers, parks and gift shops can also easily order the book from my online store. Contact me to take advantage of wholesale prices.

On a personal note, I am forever grateful for the professional collaboration with two cover artists. My sincere gratitude to Shannon Kivi, of 906 Images, the photographer behind the Cover Photo. My sincere gratitude also to Michele Aucello for her support of my work and the use of her photograph on the back cover. You can read more about these photographers inside the book!

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