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Aurora Borealis

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Pole, Oct 29, 2003.

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  1. Pole

    Pole Houston Rockets--Tilman Fertitta's latest mess.

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    I know we had a thread the other day on the solar flares from the sun, but I thought this warranted its own thread.

    Apparantly the geomagnetic storm that hit this morning was so strong that we might actually get to see the Northern lights all the way down here in Texas. Hell, I was in Prince Rupert (a few miles south of the Southern tip of Alaska) a few months ago, and I didn't get to see them. It would be awesome to catch the show all the way down here.

    http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=514&e=6&u=/ap/20031029/ap_on_sc/solar_flare_13
     
    #1 Pole, Oct 29, 2003
  2. rudager

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    One of the things I need to see before I die...and I may not even have to spend the money to fly up north or deal with cold weather.
     
    #2 rudager, Oct 29, 2003
  3. RunninRaven

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    Aurora Borealis?! Aurora Borealis, at this time of the day, at this time of the year, localized entirely in your kitchen!?

    Yes.

    May I see it?

    No.
     
    #3 RunninRaven, Oct 29, 2003
  4. Relativist

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    Seriously, if anyone finds out whether we'll be able to view it in Austin, please inform the rest of us.
     
    #4 Relativist, Oct 29, 2003
  5. Mulder

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    Damn dude! That's what I was thinking when I read the title!

    SEYMOUR!!!!!
     
    #5 Mulder, Oct 29, 2003
  6. Relativist

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    I could go for some steamed hams right now.
     
    #6 Relativist, Oct 29, 2003
  7. Relativist

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    "No mother, it's just the Northern Lights."
     
    #7 Relativist, Oct 29, 2003
  8. metalhead

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    i'd love to see some areolas

    :)
     
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  9. BBnP4l

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    I am excited, I just hope it's clear tonight
     
    #9 BBnP4l, Oct 29, 2003
  10. GreenVegan76

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    I think of this every time I hear that phrase. Always funny.

    I'm in New England, so it's supposed to be really vivid up here. But it's been CLOUDY! Oh, cruel fate!
     
    #10 GreenVegan76, Oct 29, 2003
  11. rudager

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    CNN said it will be visible as south as El Paso...cutting it close for Houston.
     
    #11 rudager, Oct 29, 2003
  12. robbie380

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    i dont know if we can see it this far south...i know the previous geomagnetic storm was supposed to let people as far south as illinois be able to see it.
     
    #12 robbie380, Oct 29, 2003
  13. London'sBurning

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    This may be a stupid question, but which direction of the sky should I look at to see if I can see the lights? If it's North, call me a guy with blonde roots.
     
    #13 London'sBurning, Oct 29, 2003
  14. DaDakota

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    UP !

    ;)
     
    #14 DaDakota, Oct 29, 2003
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    Have they said what will be the best time to observe the lights?
     
    #15 London'sBurning, Oct 29, 2003
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    You can see it in the Houston area!

    Check this local picture, posted to the NASA site.

    [​IMG]
     
    #16 GreenVegan76, Oct 29, 2003
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    #17 GreenVegan76, Oct 29, 2003
  18. underoverup

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    Cool! I can't believe we might get to see the AB in Houston.
     
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  19. Relativist

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    Anyone in Austin seen it?
     
    #19 Relativist, Oct 30, 2003
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    Anyone in Austin seen it?
     
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