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Fermi Improves its Vision for Thunderstorm Gamma-Ray Flashes
Thanks to improved data analysis techniques and a new operating mode, the Gamma-ray Burst Monitor (GBM) aboard NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope is now 10 times better at catching the brief outbursts of high-energy light mysteriously produced above thunderstorms. The outbursts, known as terrestrial gamma-ray flashes (TGFs), last only a few thousandths of a second, but their gamma rays rank among the highest-energy light that naturally occurs on Earth.
The enhanced GBM discovery rate helped scientists show most TGFs also generate a strong burst of radio waves, a finding that will change how scientists study this poorly understood phenomenon.
The full article is here: [link to www.spacedaily.com]

Yep. That was the one.

Just a few minutes away from the Toutatis asteroid fly-by...live-streaming images here:

[link to events.slooh.com]

This feels incredibly suspicious to me.

We've still got alot of time for magnetic response,until the polarity is centered and finds its new home we can have releases,weird and wild ones.

Last Edited by Thinking out loud on 12/11/2012 09:59 PM

Meteor detector in UK lookin' busy now-

[link to www.merriott-astro.co.uk]

Are all of these detector sites in the UK? I've only ever seen the main page, but there's a bunch of them here:

[link to www.merriott-astro.co.uk]

NERD,come out, come out wherever you are. IWTB is back its time for you to come around also! Miss you 88!

Yes, he said in answer to his own question, LOL. No wonder I can't find my observed fireballs on here. Evidently, they only cover a small patch of sky. I feel really stupid now....here's the monitor locations:

[link to www.merriott-astro.co.uk]

Hugh what have you made out of our energetic NW region,Like gabe about quakes I appreciate your response about old sol,youhave alot of newbies that can really learn from your experience. Times are changing, and the sun still has something to say,and I believe youwill be needed soon!
I know we rarely agree on esoterical origins, but you have an excellent mind and conceptually you are a well above my solar depth!Theoretically things are amiss,but we need you to keep most of us grounded to applied theories! Hugh you have taught me much and I hope we can get together in the coming days my friend!Much love your way,and if you ever need anything I'm there!

Last Edited by Thinking out loud on 12/11/2012 10:56 PM

What a brilliant page!

Ta' Hugh : )

I'd just awoken from my slumber to grab a drink and check stuffs quickly,Ima' nowz get back to mine Schlafen

yah.....

how is down under?

Good Night All. peace

Hi joinca, we did see this the other day, I remember saying, cool, earth gives as good as she gets, lol

This was a new article dated Dec 11, 2012

Last Edited by joinca on 12/11/2012 11:48 PM

Howdy, Shadasonic, thanks for the love and flattering remarks! I try to be more of an observer/reporter of what I see and this is actually the first solar cycle I've watched closely. I guess I'm better at questioning and poking holes in theories than making them up. I also enjoy digging up info and passing it along to all who're interested.

I only mentioned that hi-latitude AR because I thought it looked odd there. I'm still not sure these tiny regions aren't there quite often but our attention is consumed by the larger flaring regions. If this is a strangelet (sic), then I'm glad I noticed it and we should be alert for others. I suppose it's a normal expression of twisted magnetic fields.


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Twisted magnetic fiels is right!

Very helpful teaching vids, especially the second one for me. Thanks H

Last Edited by Isis One on 12/12/2012 12:19 AM

She's not gonna let the end of the solar max get to her.....

[link to www.swpc.noaa.gov]

woohoo, that's our girl!!

wait the magnetic fields of the sun are flipping?

O.O what does this mean....

Yep. It marks the end of this Solar max and they did flip already.

It shows the sun's Polar fields and based on the graph, they have indeed reversed. Which is normal every 11 years.

Last Edited by Bomb Cyclone on 12/12/2012 03:51 AM

ah ok, all apart of the 11 year cycle. phew. I thought this was something new... noobie here :P

Nope. Normal. I also am a noob SunTard. Maybe someone else will answer this better when they wake up later. Lol

Good Morning All.

Do I understand correctly....When the poles reverse, that indicates that the solar max has been reached? I know the pole reversal is normal but I didn't realize that indicates the max has been reached.

Hi Shenue,

Yes I believe that is correct.

However, I would like for Madjas or Nin to confirm.

Hope you are doing well.

Much Love,

Hello Friends,

Stay Safe and Balanced.

Shine Brightly.

Much Love,



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It's not over until the fat lady sings:

November 26, 2012


"NOAA scientists are on high alert as the Sun enters a period of solar maximum over the next 14 months during which we will see a burst of activity that could have catastrophic effects on global power grids and communications systems."



"Scientists point to "The Carrington Event," named after British astronomer Richard Carrington, who observed it. The Carrington Event was a major solar flare that hit the Earth in 1859, shortly after the Sun reached solar maximum at a time in which the telegraph provided the only advanced global communication system."

Read more: [link to www.digitaljournal.com]



Good Morning all