I have been in Alaska for a year and a half helping my daughter.
I was able to hit one item on my bucket list, and see the aurora.
I actually bought a new camera when I came up here. I can connect it to my computer and control it remotely, which saves me from sitting out in the cold. I started with a tripod sitting out of the window, and roll the window down to aim the camera.
I recently bought an RV, and added a camera mount onto the antenna mast. Now I can sit inside a RV with a heater going, and point the camera where I want it. (I just have to climb on top of the RV to put it on...... and then again to take it off when I am done) I can even set the computer going, and have a full bed and bathroom.
I end up taking time lapse shots and making them into animated GIFS. They run in loops, all are pretty short.
If any one is interested, here is a link to an album on IMGUR that has the collection.
http://imgur.com/a/aB3ED
I tried to make it an embedded image, but this board did not like it.
It is now summer, and to light to shot more. BUT I may be able ot shoot some more in a few weeks.
If anyone is interested. I have a mail list set up and when I have a new set of shots, I send out an email. Send me an email with your details and I can add anyone that is interested.