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Aurora Borealis n [NL, lit., northern dawn] : a luminous phenomenon that consists of streamers or arches of light in the sky visible at night, is held to be of electrical origin, and appears to best advantage in the arctic regions…….so says Webster's. Commonly known as the Northern Lights, the spectacular light shows occur when electrons and protons enter the upper atmosphere toward the Earth's magnetic poles and collide with gas atoms, emitting radiation seen as light. The different colors we observe depend on the type of gas atoms the electrons and protons hit. |
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Auroras are brighter and spread over larger areas after intense solar activities. The Aurora can be seen when the skies are clear and there is enough darkness to see the stars. In our area of Alaska the best viewing is from September through March when nights are the longest. The lights can appear at dusk and may last a few seconds, a few minutes, or all night. The brilliance, color and shape is constantly
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Aurora Borealis……….The Northern Lights |
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Inside This Issue.…..... |
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Aurora Borealis…………………….......page one |
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Fish On ! .....……………….......…......…..page two |
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Local Events...................…..................page one |
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Reindeer Notes…...........…..…..….....page three |
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From Harvey and Sandy Bowers |
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Local Events January Willow Winter Carnival February Iron Dog Race March Iditarod Days Festival Iditarod Sled Dog Race Sourdough Ball April Baby reindeer are born May Salmon fishing starts! June Colony Days July Wasilla Water Festival Moose Dropping Festival Palmer Pride Picnic August Alaska State Fair Sept. Aurora Borealis start to become visible Dec. Colony Christmas Talkeetna Winterfest |
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Red Aurora Agate Guest House November, 2002 |
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Mt. Hut, Ruth Glacier, 2003 |
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New Rooms in 2005…….………..…..page four |