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Old 19-01-2012, 20:12   #1
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Sun Spots on Saturday
Big sun spots forcast for saturday. Will this affect the GPS satelites?????? Let's wait an see.. Michael..
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Old 19-01-2012, 20:16   #2
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At the very least, for where I am, I hope they warm things up
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It's hard to say but I doubt. It doesn't seem any warnings are being issued. If there's clear skys maybe we'll get some aura's.

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It's hard to say but I doubt. It doesn't seem any warnings are being issued. If there's clear skys maybe we'll get some aura's.

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Wow. That's an amazing shot!
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you might like the soho site too!
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try the movies!
apparently it's not shooting straight at us this time.
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I love the shots from SOHO. If you live in the coast of BC it's easy to appreciate how wonderful the sun!
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Summary of this phenomena I found interesting: here
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See also IPS - Space Weather - GPS Interference By Solar Radio Bursts
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Looks like only cruiser's in the more northern or southern hemishere's have had some form of issues. Not to bad at all.. Michael..
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Enjoy the light show if you happen to be in those latitudes.
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