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201647 minGdocumentary

Alaska's Mind Blowing Aurora

201647 minGdocumentary

24 frames per second capture the northern lights in stunning detail as Todd Salat hunts for auroras across Alaska's diverse landscapes.

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24 frames per second capture the northern lights in stunning detail as Todd Salat hunts for auroras across Alaska's diverse landscapes.

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Todd Salat travels through the Alaska Range and the Brooks Range in search of the northern lights. With his truck camper as a mobile base camp, he captures the auroras at 24 frames per second. Over 47 minutes, Salat shares his experiences as a professional aurora hunter, revealing the beauty and wonder of these natural phenomena. The film combines stunning visuals with music, offering an immersive experience of Alaska's breathtaking night skies.

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