From anonymous at fakedomain.ips  Sat Oct 25 20:06:50 2003
From: anonymous at fakedomain.ips (anonymous)
Date: Sat, 25 Oct 2003 06:06:50 EDT
Subject: ips-aurora-alert digest, Vol 1 #57 - 2 msgs
Message-ID: <a.3762cf2a.2ccba53a@fakedomain.ips


In a message dated 10/24/03 6:01:47 PM, ips-aurora-alert-request at fakedomain.ips
writes:

<< asfc at fakedomain.ips

checked from midnight to 2 am ... no aurora ... none earlier at 7-8:30 pm 
either.  Hugs, m.


From anonymous at fakedomain.ips  Mon Oct 27 11:36:16 2003
From: anonymous at fakedomain.ips (anonymous)
Date: Mon, 27 Oct 2003 11:36:16 +1100
Subject: Report of Aurora Observation
Message-ID: <0185F6F2505B1C4D8661F6EA83B86CBE67AAE7@fakedomain.ips

In case you are yet to see it, just passing this recent aurora report on from Val Semmler in the Astronomical Society of Western Australia for 2003 October 24, observing near Latitude 33 degrees South, Longitude 116 degrees East at around 1550 UTC.
 
Peter Skilton
Astronomical Society of Frankston
-----Original Message-----
From: anonymous <anonymous at fakedomain.ips>
Sent: Monday, 27 October 2003 12:56 AM
To: Aurora_Watch_2000 at fakedomain.ips
Cc: starman at fakedomain.ips
Subject: Re: [Aurora_Watch_2000] Clouds blocked any Auroral show from southern Victoria


Hi Peter,
 
Some of our members were at our bi-annual AstroCamp 164 kms south of Perth in the Dryandra Forest (between Wandering and Narrogin) this weekend and there was a spectacular aurora at about 10 to midnight (WA standard time) on Friday 24th.  Unfortunately I, with a small group who had decided it was time for a hot drink and shuteye, had returned to the mess hall about 1/4 to midnight and by the time someone ran up from the field to tell us, the vertical green beams had disappeared but the sky was quite pink to 45 deg altitude for 1/2 hour or so.  Those still on the field said the green beams were spectacular.
 
I cannot believe how I miss these things.  A couple of weeks ago a rogue meteor came through and in theory I should've seen it from my bedroom window as I was wide awake, but I missed it.   The last time there was an aurora seen from Perth we were all at a fund-raising field night for popular viewing.  There was also a stage with music etc and the lighting from the stage was south of the telescopes so we didn't see the really pink glow til someone rang in on a mobile, but the best of it was over. 
 
We have an aurora hot-line in our Society and we always live in hope of seeing a really brilliant one, but of course we are at a higher latitude and so don't have the same opportunity as those further south.
 
Hope those who saw it over there enjoyed it.
 
Val Semmler,
Astronomical Society of Western Australia Inc.
 
http://aswa.info 

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Sent: Saturday, October 25, 2003 10:19 AM
Subject: [Aurora_Watch_2000] Clouds blocked any Auroral show from southern Victoria


Aurorae were reported last night from New Zealand's south island just before dawn, but these were a little later than the predicted 1400 UTC arrival time.

Nothing was reported from the southern aus phone network in Vic and NSW.  Local conditions in the Melbourne and southerly regions of Australia appear to have been totally overcast so this is not too surprising.

IPS issued Australian major and severe storm alerts at 1720UTC and 1620UTC (2:20am and 3:20am local time AEST respectively), but the intensity probably just fell short of it being readily visible by the network.  

Remember that Eastern Aus moves to daylight savings tonight, so we become UTC + 11hours. 

Significant storming is still possible over coming days, so keep vigilant. 

Peter Skilton 

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From anonymous at fakedomain.ips  Tue Oct 28 21:56:41 2003
From: anonymous at fakedomain.ips (anonymous)
Date: Tue, 28 Oct 2003 05:56:41 EST
Subject: aurora report
Message-ID: <15c.26007e2d.2ccfa569@fakedomain.ips

Tok, Alaska ... sky clear at 8 pm, no aurora; clear sky at 10 pm; NO aurora;  
checked just now -- 1:55 am ... IS aurora ... fairly strong bands seen 
through light clouds toward north norizon, filling 1/5 of the sky.  Looks pretty 
strong if i can see them even through clouds!... Love, margie.


From anonymous at fakedomain.ips  Thu Oct 30 00:14:48 2003
From: anonymous at fakedomain.ips (anonymous)
Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2003 00:14:48 +1100
Subject: Aurora sighting
Message-ID: <000001c39e1e$a4c57f80$d935d9cb@fakedomain.ips

Faint but large pink aurora observed in Mildura ( S 34.14  E 142.13 )
from 10.19 pm to 10.34pm on the 29th Oct, fast fading of pink to white
vertical beams.  I hope to have the event on 35mm film, should find out
in the next day or two.
 
Cheers 
Brian Clark
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From anonymous at fakedomain.ips  Wed Oct 29 21:04:29 2003
From: anonymous at fakedomain.ips (anonymous)
Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2003 05:04:29 -0500
Subject: AURORA REPORT OBSERVATION
Message-ID: <000801c39e04$0be746f0$8867570c@fakedomain.ips

AURORA REPORT 03-0001


LOCATION:    DETROIT, MICHIGAN U.S.A.

LAT.    42 DEG.     26 MIN.    NORTH

LON.    83 DEG.    00 MIN.    WEST


WX:    CLEAR    VSBY:    10KM    LT. FOG    WND    180 DEG.    5KTS.        TEMP:    +3C.

REPORT FROM 0900Z TO 0930Z

0900Z    VEIL AURORA ALT. 20 DEG. TO 90 DEG.     AZIMUTH    330 DEG. TO 090 DEG.

             RED AT ZENITHGREEN RAYS STRUCTURE RED GLOW ALT. 30 TO 40 DEG. AZIMUTH 050 TO 070 DEG.

0915Z    DISPLAY DISSAPATED.    NOTICED SOME RAYS 030 TO 060 DEG. ALT. 20 TO 50 DEG. COLOUR: WHITE

            SOME A PALE ORANGE COLOUR.

0930Z    DISPLAY ENDED.


RESPECTFULLY


<SNIP Name >

<SNIP>

MICHIGAN U.S.A. <SNIP>
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From anonymous at fakedomain.ips  Thu Oct 30 07:52:16 2003
From: anonymous at fakedomain.ips (anonymous)
Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2003 07:52:16 +1100
Subject: Auroras Korumburra
Message-ID: <002501c39e5e$8cd8aab0$bdb4dccb@fakedomain.ips

Please find attached a photo of auroras taken at 1128 UTC (10:28pm local time) at Korumburra (38 deg 28.79min south).  Clouds came over soon after this photo was taken.  The photo has been severely compressed for sending by email.

Thank you for continuing to send me aurora alerts.

Don Patterson
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From anonymous at fakedomain.ips  Wed Oct 29 18:50:38 2003
From: anonymous at fakedomain.ips (anonymous)
Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2003 18:50:38 +1100
Subject: Report of Aurora Observation - FM Radio Report
Message-ID: <Law11-F119z18e5xCTY0001c7ca@fakedomain.ips

Dear Sir

Aurora Conditions from Cooma NSW Australia. 29/10/03

I noted a little squeek on the FM band at 5:10pm AEDST with 94.5 Shepparton 
for 10mins or

so. Then Died off until 5.50pm AEDST.

It Then hit us with a full blown Aurora at 5:50pm AEDST. Noted signals from 
all over Victoria, parts of

S.Australia & as far north as Narrabri & Grafton NSW. Peak signal strength 
was 18dB.

Band I TV signals were noted on 46.17 (Toowoomba QLD), 46.24, 57.25, 57.26, 
64.24, 64.25,

64.26.

Still going as of 6:44pm AEDST, but at a reduced level.


Cheers
Geoff Wolfe

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From anonymous at fakedomain.ips  Wed Oct 29 19:48:52 2003
From: anonymous at fakedomain.ips (anonymous)
Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2003 00:48:52 -0800
Subject: Aurora sighting
Message-ID: <DGEHJHLEPPEJBHFFGHMNCEABDDAA.chucko@fakedomain.ips

There is a green curtain aurora hanging in the northeastern sky Tuesday
night in Seattle, Washington (approx. 47 degrees North latitude), just after
local midnight (0815 UTC on 29 October, to be precise). Most unusual to see
it from the balcony of my flat, as I'm in an urban area with a lot of light
pollution from the University of Washington, across the water.

Regards,

Chuck Albertson
Seattle, Washington




From anonymous at fakedomain.ips  Thu Oct 30 07:58:12 2003
From: anonymous at fakedomain.ips (anonymous)
Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2003 07:58:12 +1100
Subject: Report of Aurora Observation - FM Radio Report
Message-ID: <LAW11-F20aYFkuutSgc0001fc1b@fakedomain.ips

Dear Sir

As a follow up to my report last night 29/10/03, the Aurora conditions faded 
out on FM at 20:20 AEDST.

When I got up this morning (0711 AEDST), the Aurora was once again in full 
swing with a peak at 07:39am AEDST - a peak signal strength of 21db for the 
FM station at Shepparton 96.1.

Reception was not as wide spread as yesterday afternoon, concentrating on 
Shepparton/Swan Hill, Mildura/Griffith, & Grafton/Narrabri/Dubbo (basically 
2 zones).

Still going as of 07:57, but will have to go out now, so I can't stay to see 
how long it lasts.

Thank you.
Geoff Wolfe

Note: Reception off aurora is distinct, in that the FM signals are extremely 
distorted, due to the backscatter effect of Aurora. Antenna beam is usually 
140DEG East/South East.
Hence I know the difference between Aurora & other types of propagation that 
occur on the FM band.

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From anonymous at fakedomain.ips  Thu Oct 30 08:33:03 2003
From: anonymous at fakedomain.ips (anonymous)
Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2003 10:33:03 +1300
Subject: Aurora siting
Message-ID: <3FA0E8E1.31966.A34A20B@fakedomain.ips

Seen Dunedin 29-Oct, 10-11pm. Coverage of around 30 degrees of sky but
cloud and moon made viewing difficult.

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<SNIP Address>
Ph <SNIP>, Fax <SNIP>



From anonymous at fakedomain.ips  Thu Oct 30 08:51:29 2003
From: anonymous at fakedomain.ips (anonymous)
Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2003 21:51:29 +0000
Subject: Aurora reports
Message-ID: <5.2.0.9.2.20031029214939.00a5b080@fakedomain.ips

Aurora in progress.  First heard here (radio aurora, 144 MHz) just before 
1900Z.  Others to the NE of here had been reporting it a little earlier, 
and some 50-MHz operators apparently caught a small aurora sometime in the 
early morning hours.  Several Nashville, TN, stations are doing well.

This aurora is interesting so far.  Now 1945 Z.  Signals are varying 
heavily and rapidly in strength, from nothing to very strong.  Signals are 
peaking from about 0? to as far east as 70?.  Most are peaking around 
50-65?.  Not really unusual, but not the most common direction from EM77bq, 
central KY.  Also, antenna heading is also varying rapidly at times.

All signals so far from the north thru east.  Nothing from the NW, even 
with the beam north or slightly west of north.  Nothing heard beyond about 
600 miles.  So not a great aurora so far, but a little different.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2020 Z - Just heard a station in central SC with a good signal.
And a NC station reported working a northern Florida station.
Signals still peaking about 65? most of the time, but strengths varying 
heavily (not unusual, but peaking very strongly then suddenly gone - a 
little more abrupt than I usually have).
The Nashville, TN, area stations sure are taking advantage of it!
Tried elevating the antenna some.  As on previous tests, did not help.

Still nothing heard from the NW, and almost nothing from the north.  Oops, 
just heard K5YY weakly to the SW & K5CM, OK, with a good signal.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2145 Z - 144 MHz band about dead.  K4QI (western NC, I believe) still 
strong, tho (beam on 306?).
About 2045 Z the signals were no longer peaking to the NE, but were peaking 
300-310?.  Several OK stations in for the next hour, including N0PB mobile, 
western MO.  (Must have been a rough road - his keying wasn't up to 
par).  Several stations east of me strong with beam to NW.  Again elevated, 
no good.
Have to leave soon, so this is probably all for me today, unless it flares 
up again later.

    Shelby Ennis, W8WN - EM77bq - KY
       Web: http://qsl/w8wn/
                              <><




From anonymous at fakedomain.ips  Thu Oct 30 08:52:48 2003
From: anonymous at fakedomain.ips (anonymous)
Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2003 08:52:48 +1100
Subject: Aurora Report 30 October 2003
Message-ID: <5.1.0.14.0.20031030084203.00a91128@fakedomain.ips

After the powerful CME solar event of 29 October 2003, I observed an aurora 
between 2am-3.30am local daylight savings time from Wollongong, New South 
Wales, Australia.
It was not very bright although digital photographs showed an intense red 
below turning to blue on the higher sections. it consisted of slow moving 
"searchlight beams" that travelled west to east, in a slow consistent 
fashion, sometimes fading in and out. Mostly the beams were faint but 
distinct and quite tall reaching as high as the top of the Southern Cross, 
apart from a small number of beams that increased in brightness at 3am for 
5 minutes. It was still a beautiful sight and 90 minutes is quite a long 
period to view such an event considering the high latitude of 35 deg. S.

Christian Wilson

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From anonymous at fakedomain.ips  Thu Oct 30 09:03:45 2003
From: anonymous at fakedomain.ips (anonymous)
Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2003 11:03:45 +1300
Subject: aurora report
Message-ID: <OF1321AFCB.D879EA69-ONCC256DCE.0079317F-CC256DCE.0079314F@fakedomain.ips

An aurora was seen from a relatively light-secluded location at 46 deg 08 
min S, 170 deg 28 min E, in the
Lookout Point suburb of Dunedin City, New Zealand, between 2340 and 0040 
local time (1040UT and 1140UT, 29 October 2003). For the first half hour, 
the display consisted of two static bands of dull greenish white light, at 
35-45 degrees and 20-25 degrees respectively above the south horizon. 
These bands then brightened and beams of light developed, converging 
towards the zenith from the south quarter. The two bands of light merged 
into a single zone of brighter greenish white light, with multiple beams 
passing through this zone to the zenith.  No  shimmering was seen. Within 
2 minutes of the end of the display, there were faint 1 second pulses of 
diffuse sheets of dull greenish white light shooting across the now-fading 
beams in a zone between 30 and 40 degrees above the south horizon.  After 
this, in the space of two minutes, the beams and the background glow faded 
back to a dull glow about 10 degrees above the south horizon.
++++++++++++++++++
<SNIP Name>
Institute of Geological & Nuclear Sciences
Dunedin, New Zealand
Phone:  <SNIP>
Fax <SNIP>
Email: <SNIP>
Website: gns.cri.nz
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From anonymous at fakedomain.ips  Thu Oct 30 09:57:35 2003
From: anonymous at fakedomain.ips (anonymous)
Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2003 09:57:35 +1100
Subject: Aurora
Message-ID: <001b01c39e70$0d874340$519e0ccb@fakedomain.ips

An aurora was observed in the south last night by many members of the Astronomical Society of Victoria, from suburban Burwood, in Melbourne's east. Time was 10 - 10:15 pm. A dull reddish-pink glow occupied the southern horizon and light green columns were seen rising in an area from Carina to Alpha Centauri. 

Perry Vlahos
President
Astronomical Society of Victoria, Inc.
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From anonymous at fakedomain.ips  Thu Oct 30 10:06:14 2003
From: anonymous at fakedomain.ips (anonymous)
Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2003 10:06:14 +1100
Subject: "Report of Aurora Observation".
Message-ID: <D9FEAD8050BDD111AEC000805F8B465AAF2C75@fakedomain.ips

Aurora observed from Devonport, Tasmania observation time: 21:45 - 22:00,
29th October 2003.

Greenish glow extending from SE to SW horizon, rather brighter in the SE
section and some "light-ish beams" observed in the SW area.

Regards,

Andrew Boskell

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From anonymous at fakedomain.ips  Thu Oct 30 12:26:58 2003
From: anonymous at fakedomain.ips (anonymous)
Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2003 20:26:58 EST
Subject: aurora
Message-ID: <18f.2175f6ff.2cd1c2e2@fakedomain.ips

location Van Buren AR.  approx.L 94.25  L+35.40
strong red and lighter collored constant glow with longer streaks at about 
0100ut.  vivid red up to about 65 to 70 degrees.  52 and have never seen 
anything like this around here.  reminded me at times of car headlights in a fog with 
color.  Mike Holloway
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From anonymous at fakedomain.ips  Thu Oct 30 13:10:56 2003
From: anonymous at fakedomain.ips (anonymous)
Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2003 13:10:56 +1100
Subject: AURORA TONIGHT - FROM DALLAS
Message-ID: <D95C2763F2D8D2119EE2009027551323121C3B32@fakedomain.ips

Thanks for the update - I'll have a look 2nite!... Good luck with the jobs -
let us know how you go....
Sarah


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From anonymous at fakedomain.ips  Thu Oct 30 13:10:56 2003
From: anonymous at fakedomain.ips (anonymous)
Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2003 13:10:56 +1100
Subject: AURORA TONIGHT - FROM DALLAS
Message-ID: <D95C2763F2D8D2119EE2009027551323121C3B32@fakedomain.ips

Thanks for the update - I'll have a look 2nite!... Good luck with the jobs -
let us know how you go....
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From anonymous at fakedomain.ips  Thu Oct 30 13:20:06 2003
From: anonymous at fakedomain.ips (anonymous)
Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2003 13:20:06 +1100
Subject: Report of Aurora Observation 2003 October 29
Message-ID: <0185F6F2505B1C4D8661F6EA83B86CBE67AB27@fakedomain.ips

Several reports in so far from 7 stations from the telephone network in South East Australia for 2003 October 29.  The network of 31 people worked flawlessly, triggering off other contact networks as well.  Richard Pollard, who works nights, initially triggered the real-time network.  Shown below is the list in North to South order.


Observer - Kerry Needs, Mildura, Victoria  (34d10m South, 142d09m East)
======
Many, many thanks to the communication network!!  I witnessed my first aurora last night.
First observation:
1120 UTC on 2003 October 29 - approx 140 degrees azimuth (Just to the left of the Southern Cross), up to 20 degrees in altitude, some a little higher.  Within half an hour a strong aurora could be seen to the right of Alpha Centauri.  The total area of aurora activity was probably more than 20 degrees azimuth.
Colour - a little disappointing as there was very little colouring, possibly because of light pollution interference and my choice of viewing position.
Aurora subsided around 1155 UTC and I headed for home due to the extreme cold.  Hopefully didn't miss too much after this time.  Once again, thanks everyone.  


Observer - Michelle Hickman, The Basin, Victoria (37d51m South, 145d19m East)
========
I got to my viewing spot about 1130 UTC on 2003 October 29. Clouds with a possible slight glow, waited awhile and then tried the sky high, I dont believe you can see far enough south from there as of the trees. Back to my spot which i do get a good view south, left there at 1315 UTC then viewed from heated room till about 1445 UTC.  still 
nothing, except a dirty car from Dirt roads. All worth it tho. 
After just now speaking to my father, whom was listening to the ABC in the am, people were ringing in noting seeing whites greens and blues from Tasmania in the early am. 


Observer - Richard Pollard, Cranbourne, Victoria (38d05m South, 145m18s East)
========
Observed a definite red glow low in the southern sky around 1015 UTC and 1130 UTC on 2003 October 29, extending from horizon 25 or more degrees up to the southern cross.  The glow was visible even over nearby carpark lighting.


Observer - Peter and Rosalind Skilton, Frankston, Victoria (38d09m South, 145d09m East)
========
Observed from 0945 UTC to 1340 UTC  2003 October 29.  A faint pink glow up to about 30 degrees in the south-southeastern sky grew, then faded away, replaced by bright red patches surging upwards and dancing to 45 degrees above the horizon between 1210 UTC to 1250 UTC on 2003 October 29, with the red patches joining together to form a large red area about 30 degrees wide in azimuth.  The aurora affected the apparent colours of the stars within it, causing them to appear more orangey.  Photographs with 28mm and 50mm lenses were taken.  A clear view of the horizon was not possible at this location, being obscured from about 15 degrees downwards.


Observer - Bruce Tregaskis, Mount Eliza, Victoria (38d11m South, 145d06m East)
========
I received auroral alerts around 1100 UTC on 2003 October 29.  Initially, I was unable to confirm the sighting due to buildings, trees, clouds and moonlight. Eventually, at 1114 UTC,  most of the sky was cloudy, but it was clearer in the south and I noted that there could have been a white glow low down in the south, in the region of Crux, but moonlight was interfering. By 1124 UTC, Alpha and Beta Crucis and Alpha and Beta Centauri could be clearly seen and there was a greenish-white glow around Crux. This was about the best time that I could see the aurora, because cloud worsened and by 1132 UTC I ceased observing. I looked out briefly at 1548 UTC, when the sky was clear and there was no moonlight, but there was no sign of the aurora.


Observer - Phil Holt, Mornington, Victoria (38d16m South, 145d02m East)
========
Observations from Mornington (near racecourse).  1045 UTC on 2003 October 29, clouds observed silhouetted against a bright southern horizon. Could see stars through the bright zone so it was unlikely to be moon illuminated cloud.
1120 UTC, area brightened substantially along southern horizon and up to about 25 degrees. Sharp rays were then observed that reached at least 45 degrees above horizon.  Intermittent pulses of red colour also observed.
1131pm UTC, cloud finally ruined the show.
I took some photos with a wide 28mm lens and with my "all sky hubcap" setup.


Observer - John Cleverdon and John Goodall, Dromana, Victoria (38d20m South, 144d57m East)
========
Going outside, I could faintly see the aurora between the cloud and the horizon. However, where we live in Dromana is not good for watching aurorae, due to Arthurs Seat (a nearby hill). With heavy cloud coming across, I decided to get back to bed :-/
I also gave local fellow astronomer John Goodall a ring; he had just got home from giving night classes at TAFE, and reported seeing the aurora while driving home south. He mentioned that it was white rather than red.



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From anonymous at fakedomain.ips  Fri Oct 31 06:32:39 2003
From: anonymous at fakedomain.ips (anonymous)
Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2003 06:32:39 +1100
Subject: Report of Aurora Observation - FM Radio Report 31/10/03
Message-ID: <Law11-F44WcTWRLtqgc00023f85@fakedomain.ips

Dear Sir

I got up this morning, once again to hear Aurora in progress. This was at 
06:17 AEDST. Just the Shepparton FM stations on 94.5 & 96.1. Both at weak 
levels but steadily increasing.

There no FM aurora conditions observed yesterday afternoon 30/10/03.

Thank you
Geoff Wolfe <Cooma NSW> <dxer2_2000 at hotmail dot com>

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From anonymous at fakedomain.ips  Fri Oct 31 07:31:14 2003
From: anonymous at fakedomain.ips (anonymous)
Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2003 15:31:14 EST
Subject: [Ips-aurora-alert] IPS AURORA ALERT
Message-ID: <7d.4048cb65.2cd2cf12@fakedomain.ips

My friend and I observed a green aurora From anon at fakedomain.ips
United States last night from 0115-0215 oct. 30th. UT. Our latitude is 41.271 
north and our longitude is 72.948 west.

                                                                    Michael 
Amato
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From anonymous at fakedomain.ips  Fri Oct 31 04:08:39 2003
From: anonymous at fakedomain.ips (anonymous)
Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2003 12:08:39 -0500
Subject: Report of Aurora Observation - Bennington, VT USA
Message-ID: <BAY99-F52OboJnXoOgL00005072@fakedomain.ips

Thank you for giving me the chance to see my first aurora last night - it 
graces southern Vermont very rarely, and I've always wanted to see it.

The display was fairly low on the northern horizon, white to pale green with 
some red towards the southernmost edges. It occurred between 11pm and 
12:30am local (Eastern) time or 04-05:30 UT on October 29th, 2003.

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From anonymous at fakedomain.ips  Thu Oct 30 13:20:06 2003
From: anonymous at fakedomain.ips (anonymous)
Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2003 13:20:06 +1100
Subject: Report of Aurora Observation 2003 October 29
Message-ID: <0185F6F2505B1C4D8661F6EA83B86CBE67AB27@fakedomain.ips

Several reports in so far from 7 stations from the telephone network in South East Australia for 2003 October 29.  The network of 31 people worked flawlessly, triggering off other contact networks as well.  Richard Pollard, who works nights, initially triggered the real-time network.  Shown below is the list in North to South order.


Observer - Kerry Needs, Mildura, Victoria  (34d10m South, 142d09m East)
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Many, many thanks to the communication network!!  I witnessed my first aurora last night.
First observation:
1120 UTC on 2003 October 29 - approx 140 degrees azimuth (Just to the left of the Southern Cross), up to 20 degrees in altitude, some a little higher.  Within half an hour a strong aurora could be seen to the right of Alpha Centauri.  The total area of aurora activity was probably more than 20 degrees azimuth.
Colour - a little disappointing as there was very little colouring, possibly because of light pollution interference and my choice of viewing position.
Aurora subsided around 1155 UTC and I headed for home due to the extreme cold.  Hopefully didn't miss too much after this time.  Once again, thanks everyone.  


Observer - Michelle Hickman, The Basin, Victoria (37d51m South, 145d19m East)
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I got to my viewing spot about 1130 UTC on 2003 October 29. Clouds with a possible slight glow, waited awhile and then tried the sky high, I dont believe you can see far enough south from there as of the trees. Back to my spot which i do get a good view south, left there at 1315 UTC then viewed from heated room till about 1445 UTC.  still 
nothing, except a dirty car from Dirt roads. All worth it tho. 
After just now speaking to my father, whom was listening to the ABC in the am, people were ringing in noting seeing whites greens and blues from Tasmania in the early am. 


Observer - Richard Pollard, Cranbourne, Victoria (38d05m South, 145m18s East)
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Observed a definite red glow low in the southern sky around 1015 UTC and 1130 UTC on 2003 October 29, extending from horizon 25 or more degrees up to the southern cross.  The glow was visible even over nearby carpark lighting.


Observer - Peter and Rosalind Skilton, Frankston, Victoria (38d09m South, 145d09m East)
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Observed from 0945 UTC to 1340 UTC  2003 October 29.  A faint pink glow up to about 30 degrees in the south-southeastern sky grew, then faded away, replaced by bright red patches surging upwards and dancing to 45 degrees above the horizon between 1210 UTC to 1250 UTC on 2003 October 29, with the red patches joining together to form a large red area about 30 degrees wide in azimuth.  The aurora affected the apparent colours of the stars within it, causing them to appear more orangey.  Photographs with 28mm and 50mm lenses were taken.  A clear view of the horizon was not possible at this location, being obscured from about 15 degrees downwards.


Observer - Bruce Tregaskis, Mount Eliza, Victoria (38d11m South, 145d06m East)
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I received auroral alerts around 1100 UTC on 2003 October 29.  Initially, I was unable to confirm the sighting due to buildings, trees, clouds and moonlight. Eventually, at 1114 UTC,  most of the sky was cloudy, but it was clearer in the south and I noted that there could have been a white glow low down in the south, in the region of Crux, but moonlight was interfering. By 1124 UTC, Alpha and Beta Crucis and Alpha and Beta Centauri could be clearly seen and there was a greenish-white glow around Crux. This was about the best time that I could see the aurora, because cloud worsened and by 1132 UTC I ceased observing. I looked out briefly at 1548 UTC, when the sky was clear and there was no moonlight, but there was no sign of the aurora.


Observer - Phil Holt, Mornington, Victoria (38d16m South, 145d02m East)
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Observations from Mornington (near racecourse).  1045 UTC on 2003 October 29, clouds observed silhouetted against a bright southern horizon. Could see stars through the bright zone so it was unlikely to be moon illuminated cloud.
1120 UTC, area brightened substantially along southern horizon and up to about 25 degrees. Sharp rays were then observed that reached at least 45 degrees above horizon.  Intermittent pulses of red colour also observed.
1131pm UTC, cloud finally ruined the show.
I took some photos with a wide 28mm lens and with my "all sky hubcap" setup.


Observer - John Cleverdon and John Goodall, Dromana, Victoria (38d20m South, 144d57m East)
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Going outside, I could faintly see the aurora between the cloud and the horizon. However, where we live in Dromana is not good for watching aurorae, due to Arthurs Seat (a nearby hill). With heavy cloud coming across, I decided to get back to bed :-/
I also gave local fellow astronomer John Goodall a ring; he had just got home from giving night classes at TAFE, and reported seeing the aurora while driving home south. He mentioned that it was white rather than red.



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From anonymous at fakedomain.ips  Fri Oct 31 08:58:40 2003
From: anonymous at fakedomain.ips (anonymous)
Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2003 08:58:40 +1100
Subject: Report of Aurora Observation - FM Radio Report 31/10/03 Part 2
Message-ID: <Law11-F60mKsXHWjpKe00024cde@fakedomain.ips

Dear Sir

The Aurora still in progress reached MASSIVE lavels by 07:30am AEDST. The 
Entire FM spectrum has opened up. Peak strrengths of 41dB are being 
measured. By 08:40, it has reached BAND III TV - 175.24 Mhz!!!

Thank you

Geoff Wolfe <Cooma NSW> <dxer2_2000 at hotmail dot com>

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From anonymous at fakedomain.ips  Fri Oct 31 10:03:22 2003
From: anonymous at fakedomain.ips (anonymous)
Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2003 23:03:22 +0000
Subject: Thursday's aurora
Message-ID: <5.2.0.9.2.20031030225514.00a04be0@fakedomain.ips

The radio aurora (144 MHz) was going well when I came in about 2030 
Z.  (Nothing about 2 hours earlier).  Had to leave immediately, was on air 
about 2100 Z.  Signals generally fewer and weaker than yesterday.  Signals 
from the east across to the west.  All peaking with beam on about 330? 
today.  Noticed that stations only about 200 miles away were working a lot 
of stations that I couldn't hear at all.  (Unlike yesterday, when I could 
hear almost everything that anyone else worked).  Southernmost stations 
heard were in FM07 (southern VA), EM66 (Nashville, TN, area), to EM25 
(OK).  Thought I heard one Maine station, but very weak and couldn't get 
everything.  Hearing stations slightly farther north than yesterday.  Not 
really much of an aurora here in central KY.  Band about dead by 2300 
Z.  Doubt that it will return, but don't know.


    Shelby Ennis, W8WN - EM77bq - KY
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From anonymous at fakedomain.ips  Fri Oct 31 11:04:17 2003
From: anonymous at fakedomain.ips (anonymous)
Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2003 11:04:17 +1100
Subject: aurora last two nights
Message-ID: <4.3.2.7.2.20031031110057.00c61950@fakedomain.ips

Good morning,
I enjoy your aurora alerts I have just discovered. At 430am yesterday 30 
Oct I was phoned by someone at Devonport Tas who was seeing an aurora 
(according to his description of rays of light in the sky). This morning at 
3.30 to 4am DST I observed plain green auroral glow reasonably high on 
southern horizon from Hobart Tas elevation may be 30 to 40 degrees
Regards,
Midj.

Meteorologist/Forecaster
Bureau of Meteorology, Hobart.
ph <SNIP>, Fax <SNIP>



From anonymous at fakedomain.ips  Fri Oct 31 12:02:53 2003
From: anonymous at fakedomain.ips (anonymous)
Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2003 20:02:53 -0500
Subject: AURORAS AT DETROIT
Message-ID: <000801c39f4a$c29ed010$8469570c@fakedomain.ips

31//0100Z OCT 03

AURORAS VISIBLE AT DETROIT, MICHIGAN U.S.A.

AURORA STORM BEGAN AROUND 2320Z OCT 03

NOTICE RED GLOW IN THE EAST.

WX: CLEAR    VSBY: UNLIMITED    WIND: 270DEG. AT 5KTS    TEMP: +12C

REGARDS

ARTHUR JOHN BOYKO
DETROIT, MICHIGAN U.S.A.
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From anonymous at fakedomain.ips  Fri Oct 31 13:22:21 2003
From: anonymous at fakedomain.ips (anonymous)
Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2003 21:22:21 -0500
Subject: aurora
Message-ID: <000a01c39f55$d0e80910$6401a8c0@fakedomain.ips

I did see them from Hamlin NY, at 7:30 having a bright red hue in the north eastern section . Then having lights slowly flashing almost to the zenith,                            
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From anonymous at fakedomain.ips  Fri Oct 31 14:37:59 2003
From: anonymous at fakedomain.ips (anonymous)
Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2003 22:37:59 EST
Subject: [Ips-aurora-alert] IPS AURORA ALERT
Message-ID: <a8.24492f0c.2cd33317@fakedomain.ips

My location is West Haven Connecticut in the United States.  My latitude is 
41.271 north and my longitude is 72.948 west. The time of the observation was 
2330 UT on 10/30/03 UT to 0100 UT on 10/31/03 UT. We observed red auroral 
streamers at the begining. As time went on, the whole sky had a red glow to it. The 
red glow extended to a little past Mars in our southern sky. Our northen 
horizon had a a green glow with green auroral beams rising up from the north. The 
sky quieted down greatly by 0115 UT 10/31/03 UT.

                                                            Michael Amato
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From anonymous at fakedomain.ips  Fri Oct 31 14:54:22 2003
From: anonymous at fakedomain.ips (anonymous)
Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2003 22:54:22 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Aurora report
Message-ID: <200310310354.h9V3sMp25529@fakedomain.ips

October 31, 2003


I observed a moderate to occasionally strong aurora at 0010-0035 UTC October-31.
The predominant color was red, sometimes very intense. The northern horizon
was continuously illuminated with a blue/white color. There was also some
indication of a coronal effect near the local magnetic zenith, composed of
mostly white rays.

Jan W. Schermerhorn
Albany, NY
USA