6 Nov
2023
6 Nov
'23
11:44 a.m.
Hi
Looking at the Aurora forecast...
https://aurorawatch.lancs.ac.uk/
...and the weather...
https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2657832
...it looks like this afternoon and evening might be good for Aurora
spotting, perhaps between 17:00 and 18:00. With sunset being 16:13,
clear skies between 16:00 and 18:00 and peak Aurora
between 17:00 and 18:00, maybe we'll be in luck.
As someone who's probably* never seen the northern lights, any
suggestions on where to go near Aberdeen, or tips? Also, for the sake
of kids' expectation management, if it looks like it does in photos,
to the naked eye?
Cheers
Andy
*unsure about some psychedelic experiences up blackford hill in
Edinburgh in the 90s :)
6 Nov
6 Nov
12:01 p.m.
Just realised I totally mis-read the graphs
https://aurorawatch.lancs.ac.uk/, sorry, scrap that anticipation of
northern lights this afternoon/evening.
On Mon, 6 Nov 2023 at 11:44, Andy Gaskell <ag(a)ssofb.co.uk> wrote:
Hi
Looking at the Aurora forecast...
https://aurorawatch.lancs.ac.uk/
...and the weather...
https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2657832
...it looks like this afternoon and evening might be good for Aurora
spotting, perhaps between 17:00 and 18:00. With sunset being 16:13,
clear skies between 16:00 and 18:00 and peak Aurora
between 17:00 and 18:00, maybe we'll be in luck.
As someone who's probably* never seen the northern lights, any
suggestions on where to go near Aberdeen, or tips? Also, for the sake
of kids' expectation management, if it looks like it does in photos,
to the naked eye?
Cheers
Andy
*unsure about some psychedelic experiences up blackford hill in
Edinburgh in the 90s :)
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12:07 p.m.
On 06/11/2023 12:01, Andy Gaskell wrote:
Just realised I totally mis-read the graphs
https://aurorawatch.lancs.ac.uk/, sorry, scrap that anticipation of
northern lights this afternoon/evening.
Hi, Andy.
There was a 'red' Aurora alert last night and I went up Suie Hill near
here to have a look, but it was quite cloudy and the Aurora was diffuse
green most of the time, which would have disappointed your kids.
Best advide to see the lights is to go somewhere with a good view of the
Northern Horizon and low light pollution. Most of the spectacular
pictures people are posting were taken with low-light cameras and
exposures > 60s.
I'll show you some of my pics at the Hackspace tomorrow if you want?
Also check the "Glendale" App:
Happy Aurora hunting :-)
Tony.
On Mon, 6 Nov 2023 at 11:44, Andy Gaskell
<ag(a)ssofb.co.uk> wrote:
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Hi
Looking at the Aurora forecast...
https://aurorawatch.lancs.ac.uk/
...and the weather...
https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2657832
...it looks like this afternoon and evening might be good for Aurora
spotting, perhaps between 17:00 and 18:00. With sunset being 16:13,
clear skies between 16:00 and 18:00 and peak Aurora
between 17:00 and 18:00, maybe we'll be in luck.
As someone who's probably* never seen the northern lights, any
suggestions on where to go near Aberdeen, or tips? Also, for the sake
of kids' expectation management, if it looks like it does in photos,
to the naked eye?
Cheers
Andy
*unsure about some psychedelic experiences up blackford hill in
Edinburgh in the 90s :)
12:32 p.m.
On Mon, 6 Nov 2023, at 12:01, Andy Gaskell wrote:
Just realised I totally mis-read the graphs
https://aurorawatch.lancs.ac.uk/, sorry, scrap that anticipation of
northern lights this afternoon/evening.
For next time. Light pollution map is good for finding somewhere dark
https://www.lightpollutionmap.info/#zoom=8.82&lat=57.3264&lon=-2.71…
I have seen the aurora a few times from parents' place in the light blue bit between
Huntly and Turriff and once from Scotstown Moor (but that only worked with very bright
aurora and completely clear night - no chance of seeing them there most of the time).
Out past Alford looks to be the best bet closest to Aberdeen. Or RSPB Troup Head is in the
dark bit of coast between Banff and Fraserburgh and has a car park.
Robert
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12:36 p.m.
On 06/11/2023 12:32, Robert McWilliam wrote:
On Mon, 6 Nov 2023, at 12:01, Andy Gaskell wrote:
Hi, Robert.
Very useful - Didn't know about that.
Just realised I totally mis-read the graphs
https://aurorawatch.lancs.ac.uk/, sorry, scrap that anticipation of
northern lights this afternoon/evening.
For next time. Light pollution map is good for finding somewhere dark
https://www.lightpollutionmap.info/#zoom=8.82&lat=57.3264&lon=-2.71…
I have seen the aurora a few times from parents'
place in the light blue bit between Huntly and Turriff and once from Scotstown Moor (but
that only worked with very bright aurora and completely clear night - no chance of seeing
them there most of the time).
Out past Alford looks to be the best bet closest to Aberdeen. Or RSPB Troup Head is in
the dark bit of coast between Banff and Fraserburgh and has a car park.
Anyone coming out past Bridge of Alford is welcome to call in here and
thaw out after freezing their toes off looking for the Aurora :-)
Bye,
Tony.
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4:59 p.m.
The light pollution map truly was a nice experience - thanks!
Being a Finn - and curious of astronomy - I know that the Finnish astronomy association
maintains a list of good observation places for dark skies. Here’s the site:
https://www.taivaanvahti.fi/locations/browse/map
I don’t see why one couldn’t share a good observation place from other countries as well.
- Asko
Tony Travis
<tony.travis(a)minke-informatics.co.uk> kirjoitti 6.11.2023 kello 18.06:
On 06/11/2023 12:32, Robert McWilliam wrote:
Hi, Robert.
Very useful - Didn't know about that.
On Mon, 6
Nov 2023, at 12:01, Andy Gaskell wrote:
Just realised I totally mis-read the graphs
https://aurorawatch.lancs.ac.uk/, sorry, scrap that anticipation of
northern lights this afternoon/evening.
For next time. Light pollution map is good
for finding somewhere dark
https://www.lightpollutionmap.info/#zoom=8.82&lat=57.3264&lon=-2.71…
I have seen the aurora a few times from
parents' place in the light blue bit between Huntly and Turriff and once from
Scotstown Moor (but that only worked with very bright aurora and completely clear night -
no chance of seeing them there most of the time).
Out past Alford looks to be the best bet closest to Aberdeen. Or RSPB Troup Head is in
the dark bit of coast between Banff and Fraserburgh and has a car park.
Anyone coming out past Bridge of Alford is welcome to call in here and thaw out after
freezing their toes off looking for the Aurora :-)
Bye,
Tony.
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