09/12/2026
Cosmic Chaos hit a milestone of 1000 followers! Thanks to all!
As part of the travels and celebrating the Northern Lights, Cosmic Chaos is a sponsor of the Aurora Summit. Check us out and come learn and network. It's the largest gathering of like-minded night sky people!
Become part of the adventure! You're invited to Aurora Summit 26: Celebrating the Art, Culture, Science and Photography of the Aurora! This international convention is coming to Houghton, Michigan, USA, on November 6-8, 2026, with an optional pre-conference program AS26 Photography Bootcamp on Friday to get dialed in for a weekend of night photography.
9th Annual Aurora Summit: Featuring Keynote Speaker Joe Buffalo Child
November 6-8, 2026
BONFIRE! at the Continental Fire Company
Houghton, Michigan, USA
Register by Oct. 1: TheAuroraSummit.com
The 9th Annual Aurora Summit brings Aurora Chasers together every year for a weekend convention in the USA, as we chase the Northern Lights and teach you everything you need to know to capture it on your own! We will present panel discussions, hands-on night photography clinics, educational sessions, a group chase, trivia, raffle prizes and the Grand Prize — a free ground-trip* to Alaska to chase the Northern Lights in March 2027!!
On Saturday night, we will feature YOUR submitted Aurora photos on the big screen during the Aurora Summit Banquet, and listen to the tales of Indigenous Dene Aurora Chaser Joe Buffalo Child, a tour guide and CEO from Yellowknife in Canada's Northwest Territories.
We are proud to present many new and returning Aurora Chasing all-stars! Aurora Summit 26 will feature these presenters:
• “Clouds! Using Aviation Forecasts to Predict Clear Skies,” with Pilot Andy Berry
• “Cultural Beliefs Concerning Aurora Borealis,” with Lifelong Aurora Chaser Alan Atwood
• “iPhone Night Photography; Equipment, Tips and Tricks,” with Michigan Aurora Chasers Admin Patrick Grubba
• “Auroral Citizen Science – A fulfilling add-on for aurora photographers,” with Donna Lach, co-author of the Aurora Field Guide from the ARCTICS Team
• “Beyond the Forecast: Making the Most of an Aurora Chase,” including forecasting, with Author Thomas Oliver
• “Capturing Real-Time Video and Timelapse of the Northern Lights,” with The Aurora Guy Vincent Ledvina
• “Aurora Apps: Data at Your Fingertips,” with Space Weather Unplugged Co-Host Tanya Melnik
• “Aurora Photography – Capturing the Auroras with Manual Camera Settings,” with Professional Photographer Paul Schneider
• “Foregrounds, the Foreplay of Aurora Photography: How to Find Better Places to Do It,” with Northern Lights of Wisconsin Admin Richard Montano
• “Further South Than You Think: Mid-latitude Aurora Forecasting and Chasing in Substorms (For Beginners!),” with Pennsylvania Aurora Chaser Jeremy Cruz
As well as interactive panel discussions:
• Friday Night Panel, moderated by Co-Founder & Author Melissa Kaelin: Chase the Aurora — Answers to every question under the Sun, with moderator and audience questions!
• Saturday Panel, moderated by Co-Founder & Tour Guide Dixie Burbank: Epic Failures! Humorous and Humbling Stories from the Chase
You'll discover these topics and many more, while developing masterful skills in Aurora photography, timelapse and forecasting! The program may be subject to change.
Join us! The Aurora Summit is open to the public, and it is not affiliated with any group. Registration includes all meals when you stay at the host hotel, The Hampton Inn & Suites. Details on our website.
Sign up: TheAuroraSummit.com
Photo by Dixie J. Burbank. *Must be present on Sunday at noon to win! Some conditions apply. See less
