After experiencing the 2001 and 2003 (more) aurora displays, I was always on alert when larger CMEs (Coronal masse ejections) were heading towards earth, but in the last 21 years I was not able to see another Aurora display at home. So I got pretty excited when huge sunspot AR 3664 sent some CMEs toward earth. When checking the aurora forecast in the afternoon, mid-latitude Auroras were deemed extremely likely, so I packed up some cameras and headed to a place with a good view towards the north.
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More Aurora Pictures
After a very nice display the day before, another solar eruption triggered an even more impressive display
All images were taken with a Coolpix 4500 camera, either with the wide-angle converter, or the fisheye converter.
Here are some images.
Aurora Borealis – the Northern Lights
Nikon Coolpix 4500, 32sec, ISO4200, Wide angle converter, NR off
Nikon Coolpix 4500, 60sec, ISO400, Fish Eye converter, NR on Read More