Two Rockets
Described as 'A Stargazer's Dream', NASA is launching rockets into the northern lights for the next two weeks, the idea being to 'measure the timing and strength of the energy waves thrown around by this spring’s strong aurora.' (Alaska Public Media)
From my vantage point, I wasn't even aware of the rockets' launch, some 200+ miles away, just north of Fairbanks.
The night of northern lights was coming to a close in the wee hours of the morning, the northern lights were no longer very active and vibrant.
I almost threw out the photos of this series because the lights were not so good, until I noticed the rockets low on the horizon.
They appear low on the left horizon, just above the trees. First one early in the video, the second one near the end.
Two Rockets
Described as 'A Stargazer's Dream', NASA is launching rockets into the northern lights for the next two weeks, the idea being to 'measure the timing and strength of the energy waves thrown around by this spring’s strong aurora.' (Alaska Public Media)
From my vantage point, I wasn't even aware of the rockets' launch, some 200+ miles away, just north of Fairbanks.
The night of northern lights was coming to a close in the wee hours of the morning, the northern lights were no longer very active and vibrant.
I almost threw out the photos of this series because the lights were not so good, until I noticed the rockets low on the horizon.
They appear low on the left horizon, just above the trees. First one early in the video, the second one near the end.