Department of Physics
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Space Physics

Space Physics Researchers' Interpid Journey

  • Space Home Page
  • November 24, 2009
The Space Physics Group of the Physics Department is about to send two researchers to Antarctica. The 2-man team is scheduled to travel to Scott Base on Wednesday 2 December 2009, for a brief nine day visit to the ice. Dr James Brundell, the event le...

Otago Space Physics team heading for Antarctica

  • Space Home Page
  • November 24, 2009
24 November 2009 The Space Physics Group of the Physics Department is about to send two researchers to Antarctica. The 2-man team is scheduled to travel to Scott Base on Wednesday 2 December 2009, for a brief nine day visit to the ice. Dr James Brund...

Scientists find solar footprints in the snow

  • Article
  • November 4, 2009

A new study by the Space Physics group and their collaborators shows that the magnetic space storms that create the northern and southern lights could lead to a better understanding of natural temperature variations in the polar regions. Surprisingly, large  temperature changes may be linked to auroral activity.

Scientists Find Solar Footprints in the Snow

  • Space Home Page
  • November 3, 2009
A new study of the magnetic space storms that create the northern and southern lights could lead to a better understanding of natural temperature variations in the polar regions. Surprisingly, large temperature changes may be linked to auroral activi...