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The name was thought of by Pierre Gassendi in 1621. It is derived from the name of the Roman goddess of dawn, Aurora, and the Greek name for north wind (Boreas).
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In which layer of the atmosphere are the ionized particles that cause the aurora borealis?
Thermosphere, to be specific Ionosphere.
The shape of the magnetic fields around the earth is influenced by the 'aurora borealis' or 'solar wind'?
Solar wind.
Is aurora borealis same as st Elmo's fire?
No. St. Elmo's Fire is caused by a discharge of atmospheric electricity. An Aurora Australis or an Aurora Borealis occurs when streams of particles from the sun's solar winds hit the earth's atmosphere at an angle (as can only happen at the poles). These particles interact with the edges of the earth's magnetic field and when they collide with the gases in the ionosphere, the particles glow creating curtains of blue, green and magenta. An aurora is sometimes accompanied by a crackling sound.
Can the Aurora borealis be seen in Great Britain?
The northern lights can occasionally be seen in the northern parts of Great Britain. This is particular true when there is high solar activity.
How do Aurora borealis effect earth?
Aurora itself doesn't affect earth, but solar-storm is known to break satellites and interrupt radio waves and other electrical devices. Our magnetic field does great job for taking care of earth and protect it from solar-winds :).
What is Aurora Borealis knows as?
"The Northern Lights" is Aurora Borealis's commonly used name.
What is aurora borealis commanly know as?
"The Northern Lights" is Aurora Borealis's commonly used name.
Scientific name for the twinkling of the stars?
Aurora Borealis is the real name for the Northern Lights. It is a natural light display in the sky in high latitude regions.
Is there a saint named after the Aurora Borealis?
There is no sainted listed by the name of Aurora.
Common name for Aurora borealis?
The Northern Lights. Borealis is "north" and aurora is similar to "lights" so "northern lights". There is such thing as Aurora Australis that occurs in the south.
What is the alternate name for the northen lights?
Aurora Borealis
What is aurora borealis another name for northern?
Lights
What is a common name for the Aurora Borealis?
the northern lights
What is another name aurora borealis?
the northern lights
What is the other name for the northern lights?
aurora borealis
What are the northern light also known as?
The Aurora Borealis
What is aurora's real name on aurora?
Aurora is described as aurora borealis in the northern hemisphere. In southern hemisphere aurora is describes as aurora australis .
