Comparison of the aurora of September 1/2, 1859 with other great auroras

Advances in Space Research

Volumn 38, Issue 2, 2006, Pages 136-144

  Silverman, S M ^a  

^a NONE   (United States)

Author keywords

Aurora; Aurora of September 1 2, 1859; Carrington event; Comparison of Auroras

Indexed keywords

CORRELATION METHODS; MAGNETIC FIELD EFFECTS; SPACE RENDEZVOUS; STORMS;

AURORA; AURORA OF SEPTEMBER 1/2, 1859; CARRINGTON EVENT; COMPARISON OF AURORAS;

SPACE RESEARCH;

EID: 33749575961     PISSN: 02731177     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.asr.2005.03.157     Document Type: Article

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