Rocket flown through northern lights to help unlock space weather mysteries

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The northern lights are more than one of nature's most awe inspiring sights, they are an electromagnetic phenomena that can adversely affect power grids and communications and navigation systems. Researchers from the University of Oslo have flown a rocket through the phenomena to take a closer look with the aim of gathering data that will help in predicting space weather... Continue Reading Rocket flown through northern lights to help unlock space weather mysteries

Section: Space

Tags: Atmosphere, Northern Lights, Norway, Rocket, University of Oslo

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