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Date: 10 Nov 2006 05:04:59
From: oriel36
Subject: Re: ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
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Sam Wormley wrote:
> Space Weather Message Code: ALTK05
> Serial Number: 551
> Issue Time: 2006 Nov 10 0514 UTC
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> ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
> Threshold Reached: 2006 Nov 10 0514 UTC
> Synoptic Period: 0300-0600 UTC
> Station: Boulder
> Active Warning: Yes
> NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
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> NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
> www.sec.noaa.gov/NOAAscales
Is'nt modern imaging great -
http://www.vt-2004.org/mt-2003/mt-2003-soho1999-normal.jpg
Looking at that SOHO image of Mercury approaching the overtaking point
of a slower moving Earth as an incredibly easy and enjoyable way to
affirm how we see planetary motions from the Earth.
The celestial sphere geometers had their day as they watched 'Mercury
cross the face of the Sun',now it is the heliocentric astronomer's turn
by presenting that no such face exists.What an incredible image above
which shows the contours of our parent star as a magnificent
powerhouse and that our motion around that star can be seen directly.
Do you think anyone who truly appreciates the event on Wednesday for
what is truly is astronomically will care for your pathetic warnings.
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