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The threads of the aurora and isochasms

The threads of the aurora and isochasms

Friday November 24th, 2017Wednesday November 29th, 2017Meda Diana Hotea

Few natural phenomena are as spectacular to the observer as the aurora with its arcs of light. While it was known in antiquity as band of fire, beam or opening, metaphorical expressions prevailed in the Middle Ages such as fiery lances or burning red. It is now Read more →

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