Source - Space Weather News for May 18, 2016:
http://spaceweather.com
NASA'S
GIANT SPACE BALLOON: On May 17th, NASA successfully launched a gigantic
helium balloon from Wanaka, New Zealand, on a 100+ day mission to the
stratosphere. The 19 million cubic foot behemoth is now floating over
southern Australia, and it will soon proceed to circumnavigate the
southern hemisphere. Sky watchers near the flight path can see the
"space balloon" with the unaided eye and track it with backyard
telescopes. Visit
http://spaceweather.com for observing tips and more information about the balloon's fascinating payload.
MINOR
GEOMAGNETIC STORMS POSSIBLE THIS WEEK: NOAA forecasters estimate a 50%
to 60% chance of minor G1-class geomagnetic storms on May 19-20 when
Earth enters a stream of high-speed solar wind. High-latitude sky
watchers should be alert for auroras, especially in the southern
hemisphere where darkening autumn skies favor visibility
Image Credit: Space Weather News /
Ray Pickard
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