Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights
Title

Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights

Caption

Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights. Caused by high-speed particles ejected from the Sun, they are most commonly observed during periods of maximum sunspots. From "The Beauty of the Heavens" by Charles F Blount (London, 1845). Coloured lithograph.

Date

1845

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP07112_010084C

License type

Rights managed

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