In this course you will learn the all about the Aurora. Weâll start with the science behind the sun and how it generates the solar wind, and then look at how this space weather interacts with Earthâs magnetic field to produce our stunning polar light shows. Weâll also have a look at how the solar wind can effect electronic equipment and communications. And most importantly youâll discover how you can spot the Aurora yourself, even from more Southerly latitudes such as the UK.
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1. Introduction to the Aurora
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2. The Sun: Cause of the Aurora
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3. The Solar Wind: Earth's Magnetic Field
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4. Aurora Chasing
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5. Dangerous Solar Wind
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