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Possible aurora borealis tonight?

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Posted by Todd Caudle on January 24, 2012 at 9:22 AM
There's a big solar storm heading towards Earth that could mean northern lights extending farther south than usual. Tonight would be the optimum time to see it if it happens. Of course, we won't get anything that looks THIS freakin' cool!
Posted by Doug Koepsel on January 24, 2012 at 10:11 AM
Todd, any more info about times or regions, or links? Nothing in our local news but that is not surprising?
Posted by Morris McClung on January 24, 2012 at 10:35 AM
Some might appreciate imput from those more familiar with shooting the Aurora Borealis, like iso settings, aperture setting, shutter speeds, how to fine true north (if that applies :confused: ), focusing point and anything else I might not be including. And if there might be a place where photogs could meet to shoot.

And thanks TC for bringing this to our attention!
Posted by David Mayhew on January 24, 2012 at 10:56 AM
I believe the main CME hit this morning at 7am MT, so people half way around the globe are probably seeing some sights now. Wish I was in Norway/Finland. None-the-less I may step out to look tonight, cloud cover permitting. Here is a good article on shooting Northern Lights plus forecasting links:
http://www.alaskaphotographyblog.com/how-to-photograph-the-northern-lights-with-a-digital-camera/
Posted by David Kingham on January 24, 2012 at 12:26 PM
Anyone feeling crazy enough to drive to devils tower with me today?

Change of plans, I'm not feeling as crazy and will be going out to Pawnee if anyone cares to join
Posted by James H Egbert on January 24, 2012 at 9:13 PM
http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/Aurora/globeNW.html
http://www.softservenews.com/Aurora-Alerts-to-Cell-Phone-Via-Twitter.htm :wavey:
Posted by Nathan Apodaca on January 25, 2012 at 4:53 PM
Let me get this straight...Aurora perhaps happening in Colorado??? If so, I may get out somewhere to shoot/see.

If it is true, how long might it last? I know NOTHING about auroras.. :eek: