Space: Auroras

History of geomagnetism, and its relation to space physics and aurora.

Learn how to build a rocket while discovering the mysteries of Aurora Borealis and remote mapping.

From Virtual Finland, the science of auroras plus folk explanations and pictures.

Provides background information on auroras, including where and when they occur, how auroras work, and their history in the skies. Colorful diagram included.

Offers advice on when and how to view auroras at their best. Topics of interest include magnetic latitudes and geomagnetic activity.

Colourful introduction to the northern and southern lights, with clear explanations of how and why they occur.

Self-guided color illustrated tutorial that shows what an aurora looks like from the earth and from space, what makes them happen, where you can see them, and whey they are different colors.

Illustrated and interactive journey on the Northern Lights.

What are auroras? What makes them happen? What do they look like? This illustrated journey answers these questions. View some Real audio interviews with NASA scientists.

Aurora borealis photos from Alaska.