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Looking at a Martian Aurora Borealis

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the northern-lights dept.

mike_1138 writes "According to new research, 'The Martian auroras differ from those on Earth, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune...' I've seen the Borealis here on Earth, and they're beautiful. I can't imagine what they must look like in a Martian night."

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  1. Oh. Great. by soupdevil · · Score: 5, Funny

    New Slashdot category -- things we can't imagine...

  2. Don'l look like much by pegasustonans · · Score: 5, Interesting

    I've seen the Borealis here on Earth, and they're beautiful. I can't imagine what they must look like in a Martian night.

    Well, considering they're estimated to be about 1% as powerful, I'd have to venture a guess that they really don't look like much at all. At least not in visible light.

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    And all our yesterdays have lighted fools The way to dusty death. --Will
  3. I've found that auroras on Uranus... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    ...burn more.