Anthony Ayiomamitis wrote in article
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Dear Friends,

As was the case in Oct/2003 and thanks to the efforts of AR10484, the impossible has happened yet again, for we had the fortune to observe the Aurora Borealis in Greece and in spite of the great distance from the geomagnetic pole. Various alert bulletins were instrumental in raising my attention to the possibility of an M- or X-class flare and, to this end, I purposely kept an eye on the northern horizon. I was rewarded about 60 minutes before midnight on Nov 20/2003 where the sky was bathed on and off in a glowing red blanket. Beautiful and very rare photos were obtained which not only beautifully highlight the aurora but include a setting Draco and rising Ursa Major.

A couple of sample photos are available at:

http://www.perseus.gr/Astro-Aurorae-20031120-001.htm
http://www.perseus.gr/Astro-Aurorae-20031120-002.htm


Anthony,

Much as it makes me sick that the aurorae over the last few weeks seem
to have induced rainfall at least there are some decent pictures coming
through.
Thanks to all that have shared your photos.

BTW – congratulations, the Anelema photo that was published in AN
earlier in the year has been republished in the AN yearbook 2004 and
listed as picture of the year.

Keep up the good work.
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