Science Behind It
The Northern Lights are caused by the interaction of _____ ____ and Earth's ______ ______.
Solar wind, magnetic field
Rarest Color
Blue/Purple
This piece of equipment is crucial to capturing stable images of the night sky
A tripod
This global issue is impacting the visibility of the Northern Lights
Climate Change
The Northern Lights can only be seen in the Northern Hemisphere
False
What type of particles from the sun contribute to the formation of auroras?
Charged Particles
What is the gas that causes the most common color (green) of the Northern Lights?
Oxygen
For photographing the Auroras, it is best to avoid _____ ________.
light pollution
This atmospheric layer, where auroras occur, is being indirectly affected by climate change, though the lights themselves remain unchanged.
Thermosphere
You can only see the Northern Lights during winter due to the colder temperatures
false
What does the KP index indicate?
Geomagnetic disturbance
The collisions of the auroras depend on this aspect of the Earth's atmosphere
altitude
The best setting for capturing the Northern Lights often includes s long exposure time and a ____ ____.
low ISO
Solar activity during this phase can enhance the visibility of the Auroras
Solar Maximum
The Auroras are exclusive to Earth only due to Earth’s unique atmosphere
False
What is the term for the area where auroras are typically visible?
Auroral Oval
What color is caused by ionized Nitrogen gas at lower altitudes?
Blue/Purple
A camera with this feature is recommended for capturing the Auroras
Manual Mode
Though solar activity drives auroras, the increased presence of these tiny particles due to pollution could affect how the lights are seen from Earth.
Aerosols
The colors of the Northern Lights are the same in both the Northern and Southern atmosphere
True
What is the Southern Hemisphere’s own version of the Northern Lights called?
Aurora Australis
The pink and purple colors seen in some auroras are caused by the interaction of high-energy solar particles with both nitrogen and oxygen at altitudes below ____ ___. (need units as well)
60 Miles
To capture the Northern Lights in sharp detail, photographers often use a ISO setting, typically between ____ and ____, to adjust for low light conditions while balancing noise.
800, 3200
While auroras are mostly driven by solar wind, climate change may lead to shifts in _______ ________ ______, potentially altering where the Northern Lights are seen.
Atmospheric circulation patterns
Protons from the Sun are the primary cause of the Northern Lights
False (electrons)