Stunning Night Sky Views by Photographer Jeffrey Berkes (Gallery)

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Northern Lights of Oct. 24, 2011: Jeff Berkes

Jeff Berkes

Astrophotographer Jeff Berkes took this photo of a dazzling aurora display from West Chester, Pa., on Oct. 24, 2011.

Northern Lights of Oct. 24, 2011: Jeff Berkes

Jeff Berkes

Astrophotographer Jeff Berkes took this photo of a dazzling aurora display from West Chester, Pa., on Oct. 24, 2011.

2011 Orionid Meteor Shower: Jeff Berkes

Jeff Berkes

Astrophotographer Jeff Berkes snapped this amazing photo of an Orionid meteor streaking above a lake in Elverson, Pennsylvania, on Oct. 22, 2011, during the peak of the annual Orionid meteor shower.

2010 Perseid Meteor over Kauai, HI

Jeff Berkes

Astrophotographer Jeff Berkes caught this Perseid meteor over the Hawaiian island of Kauai in 2010.

2010 Perseid Meteor over Kauai, HI #2

Jeff Berkes

Astrophotographer Jeff Berkes caught this Perseid meteor over the Hawaiian island of Kauai in 2010.

2010 Perseid Meteor over Maui, HI

Jeff Berkes

Astrophotographer Jeff Berkes caught this Perseid meteor over the Hawaiian island of Maui in 2010.

2010 Perseid Meteor over the Big Island of Hawaii

Jeff Berkes

Astrophotographer Jeff Berkes caught this Perseid meteor over the Big Island of Hawaii in 2010.

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