north east regional extra | August 28 - September 3, 2024
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August 28 - September 3, 2024
Chasing the aurora By CHLOE JAENICKE
THE Nth East Vic Aurora Hunters are always on the lookout for new members who are passionate about astrophotography. Founder of the group, Jodie-Anne Kuhne, said she initially became interested in aurora hunting around eight years ago when she joined an Australian aurora group on Facebook and began keeping an eye out for anything she could capture in Wangaratta. “Back then I was the only person in North East Vic, that I was aware of, that was part of the group so I became one of the people to help monitor how strong it was so the group could report to the other members if the aurora could be seen as far as North East Victoria,” she said. “Since then, it has become an addiction and a dream to witness the aurora visible to the naked eye which has happened quite a few times now.” Ms Kuhne said she is so drawn to aurora hunting as she believes auroras are an amazing phenomenon to witness. “We see plenty of photos from the northern hemisphere of the aurora borealis and to know that we don’t have to leave Australia to see them makes it even more attractive,” she said. “Seeing the beautiful colours such as red, pink, purple, blue and green is stunning. “Watching the beams dancing across the sky is absolutely awe inspiring as well.” After being asked many questions on her aurora posts on other Facebook pages, and realising many locals were unaware that you could capture them in our area, Ms Kuhne decided to start the Nth East Vic Aurora Hunters around three years ago. In the group Ms Kuhne, alongside other seasoned aurora hunters, strives to give advice to those interested in astrophotography while also interacting with likeminded people.
◆ ASTROPHOTOGRAPHERS: Rene Martin from Benalla, Jodie-Anne Kuhne from Wangaratta and Eryn Lee from Wangaratta all have a passion for photographing auroras.
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