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    Auroras have fascinated observers for centuries but little is known about their origin The Auroras are spectacular to watch and they are actually a manifestation of the space weather. The Auroras are the only visible evidence we have that The Sun and earth are a system which is connected by more than just gravity and sunlight.

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    Auroras have fascinated observers for centuries but little is known about their origin The Auroras are spectacular to watch and they are actually a manifestation of the space weather. The Auroras are the only visible evidence we have that The Sun and earth are a system which is connected by more than just gravity and sunlight.

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    Auroras have fascinated observers for centuries but little is known about their origin The Auroras are spectacular to watch and they are actually a manifestation of the space weather. The Auroras are the only visible evidence we have that The Sun and earth are a system which is connected by more than just gravity and sunlight.

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    Slide 1

    2003 By Default!

    The Aurora Borealis

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    The Aurora Borealis


    [1]

    Salten, orway

    Northern Lights

    Aurora Australis or Southern lights


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    Content
    1. Introduction Facts 2. Formation Process 3. Features 4. Conclusions 5. References

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    Introduction

    Facts
    Atmosphere
    Nitrogen Oxygen
    Argon Rare gases Carbon dioxide and

    Earths Magnetic Field

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    Introduction

    Facts
    Charged particles
    [4]

    Solar Wind and Magnetosphere

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    Formation process

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    Features
    Height

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    Features
    Colors

    [7]

    Oxygen Nitrogen

    red and green-yellow light blue light

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    Features
    Solar Connection Sunspot

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    Conclusions
    Auroras have fascinated observers for centuries but little is known about their origin

    The Auroras are spectacular to watch and they are actually a manifestation of the space weather

    The Sun is the source of the auroras, the auroras are the only visible evidence we have that the Sun and Earth are a system which is connected by more than just gravity and sunlight

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    References
    1. Amazing Northern Lights Time Lapse (NationalGeographic video) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcfWsj9OnsI&feature=related
    (consulted: november 5, 2010)

    2.

    Auroras, Paintings in the Sky http://www.exploratorium.edu/learning_studio/auroras/


    (consulted: november 10, 2010)

    3.

    What is the solar connection? http://www.exploratorium.edu/learning_studio/auroras/aboutsun.html


    (consulted: november 10, 2010)

    4.

    Secrets of the Polar Aurora by David P. Stern (From talk presented in Anchorage, Alaska, 11 August 2002) http://www-spof.gsfc.nasa.gov/Education/aurora.htm
    (consulted: november 5, 2010)

    5.

    Solar Magnetic Eruption Sends Charged Particles Toward Earth August 1 2010 (Animation) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jp92mX7wUFs&feature=related
    (consulted: January 3, 2010)

    6.

    Excited atoms produce Light (Flash movie) http://www2.gi.alaska.edu/asahi/movies/neon.html


    (consulted: Januaru 3, 2010)

    7.

    Magnetic Mania: Magnetism on Earth and Beyond (Animation) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xz0F-2-HU_Y&feature=related


    (consulted: January 3, 2010)

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    Thanks!

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