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General Discussion => Science & Nature => Topic started by: sam on October 02, 2010, 18:48

Title: Pulsating Aurorae Secrets Revealed
Post by: sam on October 02, 2010, 18:48

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The ghostly glows of the northern lights have awestruck generations of sky-watchers. But the inner clockwork behind the most intense displays has remained a mystery—until now. 

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2010/10/101001-pulsating-northern-lights-aurorae-space-science/

Title: Re: Pulsating Aurorae Secrets Revealed
Post by: Clive on October 02, 2010, 20:50

I've never seen a pulsating aurora but perhaps the forthcoming solarmax will provide us with one!  8-)