Aurorae Collection (#2)

Aurora from space
Aurora borealis. Coloured combined ultraviolet and optical image of an aurora borealis (northern lights) display seen from space. The aurorae are seen as a ring of light around the North Pole

Aurora borealis display reflected upon water
An aurora borealis display (northern lights) reflected on the surface of water. Aurorae are caused by the interaction between energetic charged particles coming from the Sun

Aurora watching, time-exposure image
Aurora watching. Time-exposure image of an aurora watcher by a fire, observing an auroral display in the northern hemisphere

View of an aurora borealis display (blue) centred on the constellation of Ursa Major. Aurorae are caused by the interaction between energetic charged particles coming from the Sun

Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) seen in Finland
Aurora Borealis. Spectacular blue-green display of the Aurora Borealis (or Northern Lights) as seen in Finland. Aurorae occur when charged cosmic particles become trapped in the Earths magnetic

Aurora australis - the Southern Lights - seen above the British Antarctic Surveys Halley Station, Antarctica

Aurora Borealis display over Manitoba, Canada
Aurora Borealis. Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights display over a large boulder on snow. Aurorae are caused by the interaction between energetic charged particles from the Sun

Riometer radio antennae

View of a spectacular, colourful aurora borealis
View of a colourful aurora borealis display (northern lights). Aurorae are caused by the interaction between energetic charged particles coming from the Sun

Aurora Borealis display with clouds
Aurora Borealis. Clouds partially obscuring a dramatic multicoloured Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights display. Aurorae are caused by the interaction between energetic charged particles from

Aurora borealis over observation domes in Canada
Aurora. Green aurora borealis (northern lights) display over illuminated domes. Aurorae are caused by charged particles from the Sun stimulating gas molecules in the Earths atmosphere to emit light

Aurora Borealis and satellite station in Canada
Aurora Borealis. Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights display over a satellite ground station (lower frame). Aurorae are caused by the interaction between energetic charged particles from the Sun

View of a colourful aurora borealis display (northern lights). Aurorae are caused by the interaction between energetic charged particles coming from the Sun

Aurorae Australis seen from space, STS-47
A dazzling display of the Southern Lights seen from space. The Southern Lights (properly the Aurora Australis) are the southern hemisphere equivalent of the Aurora Borealis

Fisheye lens photograph of the aurora borealis
Aurora borealis. A fisheye lens long exposure photograph of a yellow-green aurora borealis (Northern Lights) display; also visible are star trails

Auroral research control room. Researcher in the control room of the Neil Davis Building of the Science Operations Center at Poker Flat Research Range (PFRR), Alaska, USA

Aurora observations, 1839. Historical artwork of an aurora seen from Finland, on 21st January 1839. Aurorae, displays of coloured lights in the sky

Aurora borealis, Finland
Aurora borealis. Aurora borealis or nothern lights as seen from Finland

A spectacular aurora borealis display (northern lights) with vivid, red light. Aurorae are caused by the interaction between energetic charged particles coming from the Sun

View of a spectacular aurora borealis display
A spectacular aurora borealis display (northern lights) with red and blue lights. Aurorae are caused by the interaction between energetic charged particles coming from the Sun

A spectacular, colourful aurora borealis display
View of a colourful aurora borealis display (northern lights). Aurorae are caused by the interaction between energetic charged particles coming from the Sun

Riometer information board at Poker Flat Research Range (PFRR), Alaska, USA. A riometer is used in polar regions to study aurorae, the solar-induced electromagnetic storms of the polar ionosphere

Jean-Louis Calandrini, Swiss physicist
Jean-Louis Calandrini (1703-1758), Swiss physicist. Calandrini studied physics at Geneva Academy (the future University of Geneva), later being appointed professor of mathematics

Interbol satellites, diagram

Aurora australis and star trails, over the Southern Ocean. The aurora (on horizon) is a coloured light display visible in the night sky at high latitudes

Aurora borealis, 19th century
Aurora borealis, 19th-century artwork. The aurora is a coloured light display visible in the night sky at high latitudes. It occurs when charged particles from the Sun are drawn by Earths magnetic

Aurora australis and Milky Way

Aurora borealis, 1854 artwork
Aurora borealis. Artwork of a northern lights (aurora borealis) display, observed in Norway in 1854. Aurorae, displays of coloured lights in the sky

Aurora borealis and Moon over a river. This coloured light display (the northern lights) is visible in the night sky at high latitudes

Aurora Borealis from Earth and space
Aurora borealis from Earth and space. Two images of the aurora borealis (northern lights) taken in Finland (bottom left and right), and one taken from the International Space Station (ISS, top)

Aurora on Jupiter, artwork
Aurora on Jupiter. Computer artwork showing how aurorae on Jupiters north pole might look from space. On the sunlit side (upper left) churning clouds of ammonia ice, ammonium hydrosulfide

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Captivating Aurorae: Nature's Dazzling Light Show Aurora over Antarctica, satellite image: Witness the mesmerizing dance of colors as vibrant auroras illuminate the night sky above Antarctica. This stunning satellite image captures nature's own light show in all its glory. Aurora borealis display with setting Moon: As darkness falls, a celestial spectacle unfolds before our eyes - the ethereal glow of the Northern Lights gracefully intertwining with the gentle descent of a setting Moon. A truly enchanting sight to behold. Aurora borealis and Moon: Underneath a star-studded canvas, an otherworldly collaboration takes place between the luminous Aurora Borealis and our faithful lunar companion. Together, they paint an awe-inspiring masterpiece across the heavens. Aurora borealis: Nature's brush strokes come alive as ribbons of vivid green, purple, and pink ripple through the night sky during an extraordinary display of the elusive yet captivating phenomenon known as the Aurora Borealis. Aurora borealis or northern lights and Ursa Major: Against a backdrop adorned by Ursa Major's majestic presence, wisps of shimmering lights emerge from beyond Earth's atmosphere - it is none other than Mother Nature showcasing her breathtaking creation: The Northern Lights. Kepler-35 planetary system, artwork C015 / 0790: In this artistically rendered depiction lies a glimpse into another world within our vast universe - where swirling auroras adorn alien skies like celestial tapestries; reminding us that beauty knows no bounds. Aurora borealis in Alaska: Alaska becomes a stage for one of nature's most spellbinding performances as curtains made of luminescent hues are drawn open to reveal an enchanting ballet performed solely by dancing lights – welcome to Alaska’s magnificent display of auroras. From remote polar regions to far-flung corners on Earth or even distant planets beyond our reach, the aurorae continue to captivate and inspire.