Aurora Australis: Reflections from Down Under

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The discussion centers around personal experiences with the Aurora Australis, particularly from the perspectives of individuals living in Sydney, Australia, and Dunedin, New Zealand. Dave shares his nostalgia for witnessing auroras at a lower latitude of 46S in New Zealand, contrasting it with the rarity of such sightings at 32S in Sydney. Another participant reflects on their three years in Alaska from 1965 to 1968, expressing disappointment at never having seen an aurora during that time.

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nice one spark

ohhhh how I so miss the Aurora ( Aurora Australis for me in the southern hemisphere)
I have beem living in Sydney, Australia for the last 13 and a half years and its extremely rare
for an aurora to be seen from this latitude ~ 32S

From my old home in Dunedin, New Zealand, 46S I used to see and photo many aurora

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nice reflection in the ocean :)

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regards
Dave
 

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Thanks Dave...I like your first shot, getting a reflection off water is always cool.

Second one is neat too.
 
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I lived in Alaska for 3 straight years. (1965-1968)

I don't remember ever seeing an aurora. :cry:

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