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Uploaded by: treeman — Monday October 24, 2011 — Colby, KS (Current Weather Conditions)

At 8:27pm central time this is what I spotted looking North. The Big Dipper is present. Do not know what caused the red color in the sky. Almost like the Northern Lights. Can someone help me out?

Categories: astronomy, clouds, sky Camera Type: Canon EOS Kiss X2
 
Manufacturer: Canon
Model: Canon EOS Kiss X2
Orientation: top - left
x-Resolution: 72.00
y-Resolution: 72.00
Resolution Unit: Inch
YCbCr Positioning: co-sited
Exposure Time: 15 sec.
FNumber: f/4.0
Exposure Program: Manual
ISO Speed Ratings: 800
Exif Version: Exif Version 2.21
Components Configuration: Y Cb Cr -
Shutter speed: -4.00 EV (APEX: 0, 16 sec.)
Aperture: 4.00 EV (f/4.0)
Exposure Bias: 0.00 EV
Metering Mode: Center-Weighted Average
Flash: Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode.
Focal Length: 28.0 mm
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SubSecTimeOriginal: 03
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FlashPixVersion: FlashPix Version 1.0
Color Space: sRGB
PixelXDimension: 4272
PixelYDimension: 2848
Focal Plane x-Resolution: 4865.60
Focal Plane y-Resolution: 4876.71
Focal Plane Resolution Unit: Inch
Custom Rendered: Normal process
Exposure Mode: Manual exposure
White Balance: Auto white balance
Scene Capture Type: Standard
InteroperabilityIndex: R98
InteroperabilityVersion: 0100
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1. Pamshubby 2:47 AM GMT on October 25, 2011    
Your correct in assuming it's the northern lights, congrats on catching a view of it in Colby!

AURORAS IN THE USA--NOW! Northern Lights have spilled across the Canadian border into the contiguous USA. Observers report auroras as far south as Arkansas, Kansas, Tennessee, Missouri, Indiana, Maryland, New York, and Ohio. The display was caused by the CME impact described below.

CME IMPACT: A CME hit Earth's magnetic field on Oct. 24th at approximately 1800 UT (02:00 pm EDT). Acording to analysts at the Goddard Space Weather Lab, the impact caused a strong compression of Earth's magnetic field, allowing solar wind to penetrate all the way down to geosynchronous orbit for a brief period between 19:06 UT and 19:11 UT.
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2. got2dogs 3:48 AM GMT on October 25, 2011    
love the way you caught the Big Dipper in your shot and many thanks to Pamshubby for the explanation of this phenomenon
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3. wfs33 4:25 AM GMT on October 25, 2011    
Outstanding indeed. I am saving the EXIF info for someday when I might try to emulate you.

Thanks for taking the time and effort.
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4. RenoSoHill 4:39 AM GMT on October 25, 2011    
Great framing for the Big Dipper!
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5. katy99780 5:26 AM GMT on October 25, 2011    
NORTHERN LIGHTS!
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6. mcgino 8:52 AM GMT on October 25, 2011    
Lucky you! Fabulous image of an aurora!!
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7. Kennebunker 10:38 AM GMT on October 25, 2011    
Amazing! What a rare treat - the Dipper and the Aurora in one fell swoop. Looks like a ladle full of flames! Kudos to you, and congratulations on the AC recognition!
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8. gingyb 11:41 AM GMT on October 25, 2011    
Great capture
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9. treeman 12:00 PM GMT on October 25, 2011    
Wow what treat never thought I could see them from Colby Ks. Thanks for the help
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10. beanhead 12:25 PM GMT on October 25, 2011    
Fabulous...but I'm just trying to figure out how I missed seeing them here!
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11. CythiaSue 12:43 PM GMT on October 25, 2011    
Wow the big dipper full of northern lights! This is a treat!
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12. ChrisAnthemum 4:03 PM GMT on October 25, 2011    
Great image, treeman! Some others have been brighter, but yours has that lovely Dipper in it! Congratulations on a well-earned AC!
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13. MRSJAAK 4:32 PM GMT on October 25, 2011    
Yep, it was the Northern Lights. But... the photo of the Big Dipper is just gorgeous! I love it!
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14. katy99780 4:59 PM GMT on October 25, 2011    
LOVE this photo treeman! 100% GORGEOUS!

And CONGRATULATIONS on the AC!
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15. Bluesmaster 5:34 PM GMT on October 25, 2011    
Very beautiful, congratulations!
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About treeman
treeman I am a northwestern Kansas wheat farmer and also have a tree farm. I have always carried a camera with me and enjoy taking pictures. Blessings to all. "Boy" I love WunderPhoto I can take a trip and never leave the farm.
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