Aurora Research Rocket Launches (3)
Taken by Dirk Obudzinski on March 1, 2017 @
Fairbanks, Alaska, USA
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Camera Used: Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Exposure Time: 8/1
Aperture: Unavailable
ISO: 1600
Date Taken: 2017:03:01 20:40:59
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Three successful Black Brant IX rocket launches occurred late last night at the Poker Flat Research Range near Fairbanks, Alaska. The rockets carried a multitude of plasma physics experiments (30+) into the aurora during a minor geomagnetic storm. The first two rockets were captured at 8:41 PM & 8:43 PM, the 3rd at 10:50 PM.
Some of the brightest auroral displays of the season along with these spectacular fireworks are definitively compensating for the long period of heavy snowfall and overcast conditions I had to endure since last week. Last night has been quite a treat indeed.
Photo details: Canon 5D MK III camera w/14mm f/2.8 lens, ISO 1600, 8s exposures
Photographer's website:
http://www.auroranimation.com
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