The Supermassive Podcast · The Royal Astronomical Society
BONUS - Why does the Aurora Borealis look better on my phone?
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Robert reveals that auroras aren't caused by solar particles crashing directly into Earth's atmosphere.
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Auroras, Jupiter, and meteorites are handled with patient, playful clarity.
This bonus mailbox episode opens with a listener question about why aurora borealis can look better on a phone, then turns that into a clear explanation of how light, color, and camera sensors differ from human vision.
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If your aurora looked better on your phone, this bonus episode explains why.
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