James Studarus: Chasing the Northern Lights

Wednesday, June 24, 2020, 4 - 5 p.m.

Fairbanks Alaska, courtesy James Studarus.

Join us for a breathtaking presentation by night sky photographer James Studarus on Wednesday, June 24 at 4 p.m. via Zoom!

Studarus, whose timelapse video footage of the Aurora Borealis is included in our Starry Nights: Visions of the Night Sky exhibition, will lead a discussion about his experiences traveling the northernmost parts of the globe to capture the glow of the Northern Lights across Alaska, Canada, Iceland, Norway, and beyond.

Admission to this event is free. If you wish to donate to support the Wildling Museum’s digital programming efforts, click here to donate what you wish.

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About James Studarus

James Studarus

James Studarus is an avid traveler, nature enthusiast, photographer, and accountant residing in Santa Barbara, California. After experiencing the Northern Lights while in Iceland in 2016, he was drawn deeper into the art of photography. Since then, he has won a handful of photography awards capturing peak aurora in Alaska, Canada, and Scandinavia, and has become a resource for others curious about seeing the Northern Lights. Studarus has written articles about his experiences under the lights, as well as important information to help guide others eager to see peak aurora. He created an adventure business, Stardust Experience, dedicated to taking small groups to capture the Aurora Borealis in the northernmost parts of the globe. The goals of his travel, photography, and adventures are to become inspired by beauty, learn about our universe and thoroughly enjoy life.

For more information about James Studarus and Stardust Experience, visit www.stardustexperience.com.