The Northern Lights (aurora borealis) were somewhat visible tonight (early AM, May 11) from our location at 38°N. With the naked eye, the northern sky, normally very dark, was light. Camera sensors are more sensitive to the red colors of the aurora at this latitude, so made it more visible.
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| A plane crossed the field of view as I was taking this 8 second exposure. |
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| The Little Dipper in the red glow from the aurora. |
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| Tracing the Little Dipper in the previous photo. |
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| Castor & Pollux (Gemini) low on the horizon. |
Sunday afternoon:
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| The source of all the auroral activity: Lots of sunspots at the maximum of the 11-year solar cycle. |
