Mission Features
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The History of Auroras
Find out how auroras have captured the imagination of man from caveman to present man.
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The Mystery of Auroras
Learn more about the mysteries of auroras.
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The History of Auroral Substorms
How did the theory for global substorms come about?
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The Earth's Magnetosphere
What is the connection between the Earth's magnetosphere and auroras?
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Sun-Earth Connection
Solar winds help create the magnificent colors of the aurora.
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Two Models to Choose From
THEMIS will help determine which model is right.
Related Sites
University of Calgary Auroral Imaging site
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Exploratorium's Aurora webpage
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U of Ca at Berkeley THEMIS site
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Home of the Northern Lights
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Links to Aurora Related sites
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Exploratorium's Aurora webpage
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U of Ca at Berkeley THEMIS site
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Home of the Northern Lights
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Links to Aurora Related sites
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Educational Information
All Grades - Exploring the Earth's Magnetic Field
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Grades 6-9 - Exploring Magnetism
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Grades 8 - 12 - Exploring Magnetism on Earth
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Grades 8 - 12 - Northern Lights Workbook
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Central Operation of Resources for Educators (CORE) - This web site hosts the worldwide distribution center for NASA-produced multimedia materials that can be used as curriculum supplement materials. Search their catalog under the subject of "Space Physics/General" to find books, videos, and posters. + View site
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Grades 6-9 - Exploring Magnetism
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Grades 8 - 12 - Exploring Magnetism on Earth
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Grades 8 - 12 - Northern Lights Workbook
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Central Operation of Resources for Educators (CORE) - This web site hosts the worldwide distribution center for NASA-produced multimedia materials that can be used as curriculum supplement materials. Search their catalog under the subject of "Space Physics/General" to find books, videos, and posters. + View site