Aurora photo by Kevin Smith taken from Northamptonshire. Taken on the morning of Friday 7th April 2000 at 0010-0030am using an Olympus OM camera with a 16mm wide angle lens. Latest aurora posts Other related web sites... The Aurora Page   If you would like to join the Section, please write (enclosing an SAE) to... Ian Brantingham Address in Popular Astronomy Email: aurora@popastro.com The SPA Aurora Section routinely observes the annual occurrence of the aurora and noctilucent cloud; both phenomena occur on the fringes of space in the Earth's upper-atmosphere. The Section offers advice on how best to observe and subsequently submit auroral reports. Our aim is to train members in the use of standard observing and reporting procedures and to promote a general interest in observational astronomy. We are especially pleased to welcome young or novice amateurs, though astronomers of all abilities and age groups regularly contribute to our observing projects. Observing the aurora or noctilucent cloud is a naked eye activity and requires no special equipment - other than some enthusiasm and patience! The following pages contain practical advice and information on how to conduct useful observations... What is the Aurora Form and Structure of the Aurora Auroral Conditions, Brightness and Colour Recording Observations. Noctilucent Cloud Nacreous Clouds

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