RE: [amsat-bb] any solar storm updates

[Tony Langdon <tlangdon@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> I heard reports here in Detroit on the local repeaters that 
> there was an
> active aurora
> display last night (July 16th 0300 - 0430z) that could be seen even
> through the inner
> city lights. Also, there were reports of good 6m and 2m SSB/CW being
> heard.

Last aurora I saw was during the great storm of 1989.  That was a
spectacular red aurora which filled most of the sky.  Auroras are rare for
us, as we're at 37S, not a particularly high latiutude.

> 
> Would have loved to see that lunar eclipse. Last one I saw was back in
> 1975(?) down in
> Naples, FL...:(

It was awesome. :-)  As I said, a nice backdrop for a bit of outdoor
satellite operation. :-)
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