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Originally Posted by Paul Haese
Thanks guys.
Adam I think the glow is photoionised ions caused by the interaction with the solar wind and particles eminating from the Sun. In fact there are several factors which cause it, but given the activity from the CME I would say the above was the cause. I could be completely wrong though. |
Airglow is pretty common. I almost always see it in my nightscape shots. To a greater or lesser degree. It sometimes has subtle magenta bands. Its easier to see it in a time lapse. It moves and has currents and is almost like thin cloud.
Greg.