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June 13, 2003

Aurora Australis, As Seen From Space

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A high-speed solar wind stream blasted our planet last week, triggering a geomagnetic storm. High above earth, astronauts on the International Space Station science captured the Southern Lights -- aurora australis -- in a digital movie.

(via BoingBoing)

Posted by glenn at June 13, 2003 12:52 PM | TrackBack
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I thought I felt unusually "wiped out" last week. Now it all makes sense.

Posted by: at June 16, 2003 03:36 PM

The night seemed to go on and on and on. It was like there was nothing but night. This could have been the reason!

Posted by: at November 17, 2003 06:59 PM
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