Astronauts on the International Space Stationsnap the swirling lightsfrom above.
It all started over a century ago.
The Alta Museum in Norway hastracked the history of northern lights imagery.
It can be tough to trace back to a true “first” photo.
That makes Brendel’s image the oldest surviving published photo of the northern lights.
Brendel’s photo puts today’s lavish views of the lights into perspective.
We’re in a golden era for aurora photography, and the sights are glorious.
