The Northern Lights – Live

Canadian Space Agency web site features live broadcast of the Northern Lights from Yellowknife, North West Territories, Canada (map)

Online portal is named AuroraMAX and it’s initiative between the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), the University of Calgary, the City of Yellowknife and Astronomy North. AuroraMAX online observatory began streaming nightly broadcasts of Canada’s northern lights live over the Internet on the Sept. 20th 2010.

“In addition to nightly broadcasts of the aurora, AuroraMAX will help demystify the science behind the phenomenon, offer tips for seeing and photographing auroras, and highlight Canadian research on the Sun-Earth relationship. The website will also include an image gallery with still photos and movies from previous nights.” – From official the press release.

Live from the AuroraMAX Observatory…