What is an aurora? - Michael Molina
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Why do we see those stunning lights in the northern- and southernmost portions of the night sky? The Aurora Borealis and Aurora Australis occur when high-energy particles are flung from the Sun’s corona toward the Earth and mingle with the neutral atoms in our atmosphere -- ultimately emitting extraordinary light and color. Michael Molina explains every step of this dazzling phenomenon.
You just heard that 2013 is going to be a good year to see the Aurora Borealis. Imagine you are taking a trip to see the polar lights and describe what factors have to be in place in order for you to see them.
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- Animator Eduardo Sandoval
- Director Franco Barroeta Fonseca
- Sound Designer Juan Carlos Aguirre, Luis Orlando Ruíz
- Educator Michael Molina
- Narrator Brian Bender
