July 2012

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"Starlight Reserve" Hopeful - Turns on a Good Show with Aurora Australis
Brent Narbey
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Brent Narbey

The Southern Lights, as it is also known, is particularly active in our hemisphere during the winter months. The base is usually seen at about 100km up in the air, and can extend up to a further 300km at the top. This breathtakingly vibrant optical phenomenon is named after the Roman goddess of the dawn (Aurora) and appeared to Tekapo's residents as a  huge green undulating  curtain of light.

With a blatant show of electioneering, the Aurora Australis danced high above the residents of Lake Tekapo this week.

Brent Narbey
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Brent Narbey

The Oldest and Most Beautiful Island in the Cook Islands shares a Dark Secret
Brent Narbey
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Brent Narbey

Deep in the South Seas, the most southerly of the Cook Islands has the distinction of being the oldest island in the Pacific. Analysis of its geology shows it dates from 18 million years ago Steeped with legends and myths, its age, structure and ancient artifacts have for decades meant this unique tropical island has become a Mecca for archaeologists and anthropologists... Mangaia’s remarkable natural beauty and serenity are only part of its fascination…

Brent Narbey
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Brent Narbey


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