Astronomy Club: Discussion

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So, I've been thinking, you know that question on the application that asks if you could be anything in the universe what you be and why? Well, some of you have given really great answers, and all of your answers leave me curious as to why you picked what you picked. So, tell us here what you would be and why. Be as elaborate as you want, I'd really like to know. This could get very interesting. =]

And discuss with others also! I'm sure you'll have comments on what someone else has said.

Get discussing! I want to hear what you have to say. ;]

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[ocean-noir.livejournal.com]

I put the aurora borealis. It used to be considered the thing that marked the edge of the world. What it really is is solar winds colliding with particles in our atmosphere. But it's beautiful, and many people have looked on it with fascination and joy. The aurora borealis or "Northern Lights" has been an obsession of mine for quite some time now. Because they are caused by something so small, something so insignificant, but there are many, many tales of lore circling the globe about them, and many people travel to see them each year. They are the subject of art and photography and even the inspiration for some music like "The Northern Lights of Old Aberdeen" (it's Scottish).

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[karinablack.livejournal.com]

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[lariren-shadow.livejournal.com]

That is a good answer. I like that. Well, that is cool. Have you ever seen them? I cam also kind of obsessed with them. At least when I got to see them and then when I was in the astronomy units in school. There is also one in the southern hemespher right?

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[keristars.livejournal.com]

Well, as best as I can remember from my courses, aurora borealis occur because of the magnetic field around the earth. It's like a donut, with the 'hole' at the poles. The aurora borealis occur because of a type of energy - magnetic waves, I think? - rushing at the earth and being forced to conform to the donut shape. I think. But the magnetic waves mostly go from N to S, so I don't have a clue if you can see the phenomena in the southern hemisphere.

[lariren-shadow.livejournal.com]

I think that there is one in the southern hemesphere. Its called the Australia borealis(well, somehting with Australia in it). It would make sense then with the waves. Cause they are starting to why not at the bottom too where they start.

~Jenny, Gryffindor

[rocknrollpixie.livejournal.com]

:o that's a great answer!
One of the things I have on my 'list of things to do before I'm 30' is to see the Northern Lights. I think they're so awe inspiring!

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Pixie // Hufflepuff