Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/03/19

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Major solar storms
From: "animal" <s.jessurun95@chello.nl>
Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2003 12:04:15 +0100
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Allthough it makes long range communication a pain to use,the view from high
altitude is amazing and well worth the discomfort.
simon

> Since we were talking about auroras etc I would be remiss in not pointing
out
> that a huge solar storm is brewing and auroras are possible, almost
expected,
> for most of Canada,  southern Australia, New Zealand, and perhaps the
northern
> tier of the US. Of course the other usual suspects will enjoy the show
also.
>
> http://www.spaceweather.com
>
> is a great source, as always.
>
> If things get REALLY intense it can mess up satellite communications,
power
> distribution, and cause the space station astronauts to seek shelter.
>
> Adam Bridge
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In reply to: Message from Adam Bridge <abridge@mac.com> ([Leica] Major solar storms)