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  • Location: bingley,west yorks. 100 asl
  • Location: bingley,west yorks. 100 asl

I don't understand the difference between Dalton and maunder(not my forte this).Which one was the quietest cycle/coldest re weather type?

Thanks.

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I don't understand the difference between Dalton and maunder(not my forte this).Which one was the quietest cycle/coldest re weather type?

Thanks.

maunder was a long period of solar quiescence in the 16th century ,the dalton minimum was shorter period around the start of the 18 th century ...
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  • Location: Near King's Lynn 13.68m ASL
  • Weather Preferences: Hoar Frost, Snow, Misty Autumn mornings
  • Location: Near King's Lynn 13.68m ASL

WE now see two due to the technology used. The laymans site uses older methods so that a truer comparison with previous cycles thus the comparison with cycle 5 and feeling that we are possibly entering a 'Dalton' type minimum

 

For the umpteenth time, Rudolf Wolf's telescope is STILL used in the sunspot count and the other sunspot observations are adjusted to it. Unless by "modern technology" you mean a telescope from the mid-19th century then you are incorrect. 

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  • Location: Derbyshire Peak District South Pennines Middleton & Smerrill Tops 305m (1001ft) asl.
  • Location: Derbyshire Peak District South Pennines Middleton & Smerrill Tops 305m (1001ft) asl.

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  • Location: Derbyshire Peak District South Pennines Middleton & Smerrill Tops 305m (1001ft) asl.
  • Location: Derbyshire Peak District South Pennines Middleton & Smerrill Tops 305m (1001ft) asl.

Sightings in Scotland being reported with Kp5 storm in progress.

 

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  • Location: Kingdom of Fife: 56.2º N, 3.2º W
  • Location: Kingdom of Fife: 56.2º N, 3.2º W

Aye, some nice pics from Shetland doing the rounds on FB today. Fife and most of Central Scotland rained out. Still dreich the noo!

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  • Location: Derbyshire Peak District South Pennines Middleton & Smerrill Tops 305m (1001ft) asl.
  • Location: Derbyshire Peak District South Pennines Middleton & Smerrill Tops 305m (1001ft) asl.

Yes Frog, 2 more here with permission to share from Aurora Research Scotland.

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  • Location: Kingdom of Fife: 56.2º N, 3.2º W
  • Location: Kingdom of Fife: 56.2º N, 3.2º W

Geomag storm just kicked off,  Kp at 6, clear sky . . . and it's daylight! Typical!

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  • Location: Derbyshire Peak District South Pennines Middleton & Smerrill Tops 305m (1001ft) asl.
  • Location: Derbyshire Peak District South Pennines Middleton & Smerrill Tops 305m (1001ft) asl.

 

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  • Location: Kingdom of Fife: 56.2º N, 3.2º W
  • Location: Kingdom of Fife: 56.2º N, 3.2º W

Weather poor but managed a couple of snaps that may be OK. Will upload later today. Off for some kip!

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  • Location: Derbyshire Peak District South Pennines Middleton & Smerrill Tops 305m (1001ft) asl.
  • Location: Derbyshire Peak District South Pennines Middleton & Smerrill Tops 305m (1001ft) asl.

https://vimeo.com/149616665

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  • Location: Derbyshire Peak District South Pennines Middleton & Smerrill Tops 305m (1001ft) asl.
  • Location: Derbyshire Peak District South Pennines Middleton & Smerrill Tops 305m (1001ft) asl.

Another cracking shot from last night, It really did put on a fantastic show of dancing light! I was up till 2am here with only a slight green glow from time to time.

 

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  • Location: Ireland, probably South Tipperary
  • Weather Preferences: Cold, Snow, Windstorms and Thunderstorms
  • Location: Ireland, probably South Tipperary

Had a look out last night, but unfortunately, a town lies directly to my north which really lowers the chances of spotting anything.

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  • Location: Kingdom of Fife: 56.2º N, 3.2º W
  • Location: Kingdom of Fife: 56.2º N, 3.2º W

That's a cracking shot from Rosehearty, PM!

 

My best efforts - trying to dodge the rain showers, light pollution and moonlit clouds. First one from the front door.

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  • Location: Derbyshire Peak District South Pennines Middleton & Smerrill Tops 305m (1001ft) asl.
  • Location: Derbyshire Peak District South Pennines Middleton & Smerrill Tops 305m (1001ft) asl.

Nice shots Frog thanks for sharing!  Aurora was seen as far South as Norfolk last night!

 

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  • Location: Derbyshire Peak District South Pennines Middleton & Smerrill Tops 305m (1001ft) asl.
  • Location: Derbyshire Peak District South Pennines Middleton & Smerrill Tops 305m (1001ft) asl.

In pictures: Stargazers capture Aurora Borealis across Scotland

http://news.stv.tv/north/1336960-in-pictures-stargazers-capture-aurora-borealis-across-scotland/

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  • Location: Derbyshire Peak District South Pennines Middleton & Smerrill Tops 305m (1001ft) asl.
  • Location: Derbyshire Peak District South Pennines Middleton & Smerrill Tops 305m (1001ft) asl.

SOLAR FLARE AND RADIO BLACKOUT: In the past 24 hours, sunspot AR2473 has more than quadrupled in size, On Dec. 23rd (00:40 UT) it erupted, producing anM4-class solar flare. NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory recorded the extreme ultraviolet flash. More flares and blackouts are possible in the days ahead as AR2374 turns toward Earth. NOAA forecasters estimate a 45% chance of M-class explosions on Dec. 23-24 :http://spaceweather.com/

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  • Location: Derbyshire Peak District South Pennines Middleton & Smerrill Tops 305m (1001ft) asl.
  • Location: Derbyshire Peak District South Pennines Middleton & Smerrill Tops 305m (1001ft) asl.

 Big sunspot AR2473 is directly facing Earth, and it has an unstable 'beta-gamma' magnetic field that harbors energy for strong explosions. NOAA forecasters estimate a 55% chance of M-class flares and a 10% chance ofX-flareshttp://spaceweather.com/


 

 
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  • Location: Derbyshire Peak District South Pennines Middleton & Smerrill Tops 305m (1001ft) asl.
  • Location: Derbyshire Peak District South Pennines Middleton & Smerrill Tops 305m (1001ft) asl.

AURORAS LIKELY THIS WEEK: 2015 could end with an outburst of auroras. NOAA forecasters say there is a 60% chance of polar geomagnetic storms on Dec. 30th when a CME (described below) is expected to hit Earth's magnetic field. There is an equal 60% chance that the storms will spill over into Dec. 31st, New Year's Eve. http://spaceweather.com/ 

iSWACygnetStreamer?timestamp=2038-01-23+   

 

 

 

 

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  • Location: Kingdom of Fife: 56.2º N, 3.2º W
  • Location: Kingdom of Fife: 56.2º N, 3.2º W

Solarham prediction Kp7 for the 30th. Don't know how we will fare with Atlantic storm Frank on the way. Maybe have to just go out and hope for the best - if I can stay on my feet.

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  • Location: Derbyshire Peak District South Pennines Middleton & Smerrill Tops 305m (1001ft) asl.
  • Location: Derbyshire Peak District South Pennines Middleton & Smerrill Tops 305m (1001ft) asl.

WEAK IMPACT: As expected, a CME hit Earth's magnetic field on Dec. 31st (00:30 UT). The impact, however, was weak and did not produce a geomagnetic storm. Auroras are still possible in the hours ahead as Earth moves through the CME's turbulent wake, but so far this has not been a significant space weather event. http://spaceweather.com/

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