Title
Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights observed from the Isle of Sky, Scotland, 11 September 1874
Caption
Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights observed from the Isle of Sky, Scotland, 11 September 1874. 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
1903
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07112_010042C
License type
Rights managed
Available size
26,4Mb (1,2Mb) / 11,8in x 8,7in / 3543 x 2603 (300dpi)