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Month: April 2015

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INFOGRAPHIC: How does location affect the colors you see in an aurora?

Posted on April 24, 2015March 6, 2020 by aurorasaurus

No two views of the aurora are identical. That is one of the reasons why we like to hear your reports during an aurora. This infographic addresses why the colors may be different when the aurora is overhead rather than on the horizon.

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INFOGRAPHIC: Why is green the most common color for an aurora?

Posted on April 24, 2015March 6, 2020 by aurorasaurus

Green is the most common color for an aurora. Do you know why? Check out this infographic to learn why green dominates the aurora.

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INFOGRAPHIC: What determines the altitude of an aurora?

Posted on April 22, 2015March 6, 2020 by aurorasaurus

Ever wonder how high an aurora occurs? Yeah, it is up there… like the clouds… or airplanes. But do you have any idea how high? Take a look at this infographic, third in a five part series, and find out what determines the altitude of an aurora. (Hint: It is surprisingly high!)

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INFOGRAPHIC: How are atoms and molecules excited to make aurora?

Posted on April 15, 2015March 6, 2020 by aurorasaurus

This infographic addresses how atoms and molecules in the atmosphere get excited and what that means.

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INFOGRAPHIC: What colors can appear in an aurora?

Posted on April 2, 2015March 6, 2020 by aurorasaurus

The infographic discusses what colors you might see in an aurora, why this is the case and shows off some beautiful photos of the aurora taken by aurora-hunters such as yourself!

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