Space: Auroras

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

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.

Aurora facts, what makes them happen, and the research that figured it all out.

Aurora borealis photos from Alaska.

Information, links and images about the Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights.

Images of the aurora from space.

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

Includes classroom activities and study guides related to space physics.

Online exhibit portrays aurora as a consequence of a solar storm.

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

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.

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

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

Illustrated and interactive journey on the Northern Lights.

Comic-book style explanation of the northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis. Also includes FAQ and photographs.