Title
Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights
Caption
Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights. Caused by high-speed particles ejected from the Sun, they are most commonly observed during periods of maximum sunspots. From "The Beauty of the Heavens" by Charles F Blount (London, 1845). Coloured lithograph.
Date
1845
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07112_010084C
License type
Rights managed
Available size
29,5Mb (1,8Mb) / 11,8in x 9,7in / 3543 x 2912 (300dpi)