The Northern Lights Secrets of the Aurora Borealis |
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| Author:
| Akasofu, Syun-Ichi |
| Concept by:
| Alaska Geographic Association, Alaska Geographic |
| Editor:
| Brown, Tricia |
| Contribution by:
| Finch, Jack |
| ISBN: | 978-0-88240-755-5 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2009 |
| Publisher: | West Margin Press
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| Imprint: | Alaska Northwest Books |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $21.99 |
Book Description:
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Dr. Akasofu explains the solar-driven electromagnetic forces that produce the phenomenon, concisely sums up the state of auroral science today, and ponders aspects of the aurora still not understood. Secrets of the Aurora Borealis tracks the evolution of auroral research and presents peoples fearful and poetic reactions to the lights, as well as early northern explorers awe-inspired descriptions.
Dr. Akasofu explains the solar-driven electromagnetic forces that produce the phenomenon, concisely sums up the state of auroral science today, and ponders aspects of the aurora still not understood. Secrets of the Aurora Borealis tracks the evolution of auroral research and presents peoples fearful and poetic reactions to the lights, as well as early northern explorers awe-inspired descriptions.