Home of the Northern Lights
Aurora borealis photos from Alaska.
Auroras: Mysterious Lights in the Sky
Illustrated and interactive journey on the Northern Lights.
NASA: P.O.E.T.R.Y
Provides teachers, students and the interested public with the latest information about auroral science, and the study of Earth's magnetic field.
Nordlys: Northern Lights
Comic-book style explanation of the northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis. Also includes FAQ and photographs.
Aurora Page
Provides background information on auroras, including where and when they occur, how auroras work, and their history in the skies. Colorful diagram included.
The Lion Roars
Examines the audio waves that occur naturally in outer space.
Learning About the Aurora
Presents a few of the more advanced concepts in aurora physics, based on current research. Written for high school students with a strong physics & math background.
Northern Lights
Color pictures, frequently asked questions, poetry and stories about the aurora, legends and folklore.
Aurora Borealis, the Northern Lights
From Virtual Finland, the science of auroras plus folk explanations and pictures.
Living in the Atmosphere of the Sun
Online exhibit portrays aurora as a consequence of a solar storm.
Alaska Science Explained - Rocket Scientist, Neal Brown
Learn how to build a rocket while discovering the mysteries of Aurora Borealis and remote mapping.
The Aurora Explained
Aurora facts, what makes them happen, and the research that figured it all out.
Auroras: Paintings in the Sky
What are auroras? What makes them happen? What do they look like? This illustrated journey answers these questions. View some Real audio interviews with NASA scientists.
Auroras, Painting in the Sky
Self-guided color illustrated tutorial that shows what an aurora looks like from the earth and from space, what makes them happen, where you can see them, and whey they are different colors.
The Aurora Page
Information, links and images about the Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights.
The Aurora Page
Images of the aurora from space.
Auroras
Colourful introduction to the northern and southern lights, with clear explanations of how and why they occur.
Secrets of the Polar Aurora
A detailed illustrated review of the polar aurora--where seen, how caused,the physics,relation to sun & magnetic storms. Detailed (hour lecture), with Spanish translation
400 Years of "De Magnete"
History of geomagnetism, and its relation to space physics and aurora.
Aurora Viewing Tips
Offers advice on when and how to view auroras at their best. Topics of interest include magnetic latitudes and geomagnetic activity.
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