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Month: August 2015

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What do magnetic field strength and “Bz” have to do with the aurora?

Posted on August 15, 2015April 8, 2020 by aurorasaurus

We go into more detail about the role of magnetism in creating aurora and what “Bz” refers to.

Posted in Understanding the Aurora 3 Comments
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What is the solar wind?

Posted on August 6, 2015March 5, 2020 by aurorasaurus

What is the solar wind and what does it have to do with the aurora?

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