Friday, November 30, 2012

This 41-Channel Hyperspectral Camera Will Look Deep in the Heart of the Aurora Borealis

Auroras, which occur when charged solar particles pass through the thermosphere, are more than just polar eye candy—they offer tantalizing clues about the inner workings of our planet's relationship with its nearest star. Problem is, modern cameras can't provide the data granularity needed to view them properly without be outfitted with specialized optical filters. Otherwise, it's impossible to study specific ranges within the aurora's visible spectrum. More »


Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/J6KfAQIUsb0/this-41+channel-hyperspectral-camera-will-look-deep-in-the-heart-of-the-aurora-borealis

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