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Aurora Borealis
« on: January 22, 2012, 08:32:18 PM »
Forumers in Scotland might like to look at the northern sky this evening - a strong Aurora here almost directly overhead - here's a series of shots taken at about 8 p.m. GMT  this evening
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Re: Aurora Borealis
« Reply #1 on: January 22, 2012, 08:56:11 PM »
Cracking pictures Stephen.
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Re: Aurora Borealis
« Reply #2 on: January 22, 2012, 09:30:55 PM »
I had hoped to see it down here too but although the sky has been completely devoid of clouds all day it is overcast now :(
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Re: Aurora Borealis
« Reply #3 on: January 22, 2012, 10:06:11 PM »
Best greens imaginable, Stephen. 8)

 We've had clear bright day here too... but too much cloud tonight.  :(
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Re: Aurora Borealis
« Reply #4 on: January 22, 2012, 10:19:23 PM »
I saw it over N Ireland about 10 years ago
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Re: Aurora Borealis
« Reply #5 on: January 23, 2012, 04:13:41 PM »
« Last Edit: January 23, 2012, 04:40:07 PM by Hoy »
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Re: Aurora Borealis
« Reply #6 on: January 23, 2012, 04:54:35 PM »
Stephen it is healthy!

Hoy, thanks for remarkable links!
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Re: Aurora Borealis
« Reply #7 on: January 23, 2012, 05:11:21 PM »
The aurora pictures are marvelous. On the TV news at lunchtime today they showed some pictures taken  last night by persons in Aberdeenshire and in Shetland. Good... but not so spectacular as Stephen's!
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Re: Aurora Borealis
« Reply #8 on: January 23, 2012, 05:14:48 PM »
I noted the following two websites in the local newspaper a couple of weeks ago in an article about the Aurora Borealis.  The first is the website of the Highlands Astrological Society.  It also gives a link to the second which predicts whether the Aurora is likely to be seen in UK.  Not likely tonight and only in the very north of Scotland last night.
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http://www.spacegazer.com
http://aurorawatch.lancs.ac.uk  
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Re: Aurora Borealis
« Reply #9 on: January 23, 2012, 05:18:33 PM »
http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/2579583

"The Highlands Astronomical Society has an observatory located at the far end of the Culloden Battlefield NTS visitor centre car park, which is open to the general public at certain times.

If you are interested in attending an observing session, or would like some pointers on making the best of your own sessions, visit the website, http://www.spacegazer.com

Those who wish to find out when the northern lights will be visible can sign up for e-mail updates from AuroraWatch at http://aurorawatch.lancs.ac.uk/  "
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Re: Aurora Borealis
« Reply #10 on: January 23, 2012, 05:27:07 PM »
You beat me to it,Maggi.  Where would we be without you?
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Re: Aurora Borealis
« Reply #11 on: January 23, 2012, 09:21:19 PM »
Fantastic pictures of a wonderful display. Our Aurora australis is very rarely seen (in NZ anyway) and pallid by comparison.
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Re: Aurora Borealis
« Reply #12 on: January 24, 2012, 10:29:01 AM »
The following link shows more videos and lots of pictures taken near where I live. The first video is actually more or less the same view as in my pictures, just a bit closer to the airport:
http://www.adressa.no/tv/?id=18712&style=dark

By the way, the strongest solar storm for 6 years is forecast to hit us today, so worth another look tonight! Still clear and forecast of about -10C tonight!

I heard last night that the lights were even spotted on the North Norfolk coast albeit not very strong!



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Re: Aurora Borealis
« Reply #13 on: January 24, 2012, 10:39:35 AM »
I hope to see it down here too this night - it is almost cloudless now 8)
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Re: Aurora Borealis
« Reply #14 on: January 24, 2012, 11:14:03 AM »
Stephen thank you for the pictures! I've lost all my words.
When I saw the topic I thought to myself what is the alpine plant Aurora borealis? I know nothing about it!  ;D
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