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by **orin stepanek** » Wed Sep 06, 2006 1:15 pm

http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap060906.html
One can but look with awe at the beauty of nature with scenes like these. I like the way the aurora is nestled below the stars in this picture.
Orin

by **Orca** » Wed Sep 06, 2006 5:43 pm

Yeah that is a gorgeous photo. It's a goal of mine to see the auroras someday. I was in Alaska once...but it was in July, so the sky never even got dark.

by **orin stepanek** » Wed Sep 06, 2006 7:00 pm

I'd love to take an Alaskan cruise in late June some day. They say the views are just utterly beautiful. :shock:

Orin

by **Dr. Skeptic** » Wed Sep 06, 2006 8:15 pm

I have witnessed the Aurora from northern Saskatewan (close to magnetic north). You have to see it - it cannot be described.

by **orin stepanek** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 10:25 pm

Hi Dr. Skeptic! I'm envious; although once in a while we can see them here in Nebraska. I found this on the Internet.
http://www.extremeinstability.com/05-5-15-.htm
Orin

by **mybluecowboy** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 10:35 pm

That is absolutely beautiful...thank you for sharing that link...

by **linx** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 10:51 pm

Hi Orin,
thanks from me too ..that link is superb...wow!

Dr Skeptic,
that must have been a fantastic experience, & forever a wonderful memory

Linx

by **Dr. Skeptic** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 1:23 am

orin stepanek wrote:Hi Dr. Skeptic! I'm envious; although once in a while we can see them here in Nebraska. I found this on the Internet.
http://www.extremeinstability.com/05-5-15-.htm
Orin

Thanks for the link - it brings back memories!
Imagine positioning yourself 1,000 km closer to those shimmering green and red curtains where it is bright enough to read by ... but you can't ... it's too mesmerizing. It is almost like non-stop fireworks, always moving gaining no ground then a startling burst of crimson red engulfs everything in view but the crescent Moon …(sigh) ... Thanks.

by **orin stepanek** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 2:03 pm

There are a lot of wonders in the universe. Thanks to APOD, Hubble, astronomy, and the Internet, they can be shared with so many. :shock:

Orin

by **Wadsworth** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 3:35 am

Imagine what humans thought viewing auroras in the past.. 500 years ago. 10000 etc..

Must have been rather frightening for them. They (auroras) probably could have spawned some of the ‘higher being’ beliefs..

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Green Aurora over Lake Superior (APOD 6 Sep 2006)

Green Aurora over Lake Superior (APOD 6 Sep 2006)

Green Auroura over Lake Superior 9/6/06

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