Title
Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights observed from Guildford, Surrey, England, 14 October 1870
Caption
Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights observed from Guildford, Surrey, England, 14 October 1870. Caused by high-speed particles ejected from the Sun, they are most commonly observed during periods of maximum sunspots. From "Die Naturkrafte" by M Wilhelm Meyer (Leipzig, 1903). Chromolithograph.
Date
1870
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07112_010040C
License type
Rights managed
Available size
26,2Mb (1,1Mb) / 11,8in x 8,6in / 3543 x 2580 (300dpi)