Biggest Solar Storm since 2005

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Biggest Solar Storm since 2005

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Amazing time to observe the Sun and Aurora.

http://www.space.com/14319-huge-solar-e ... storm.html

Stunning video of Aurora caused by this solar storm:
http://vimeo.com/35461012
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Re: Biggest Solar Storm since 2005

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magnificent! [smilie=admire2.gif]
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Looks like the ISS crew will be hiding in the Soyuz capsule. That's supposed to be the location with the highest protection against radiation from what I read previously . :)
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