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Best views of Northern Lights in Ireland for 10 years
« on: January 08, 2012 »
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2012/0108/breaking7.html

Think I might try and get out to see them this time. Anyone any recommendations for good places for viewing?
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Re: Best views of Northern Lights in Ireland for 10 years
« Reply #1 on: January 08, 2012 »
Hopefully they will come over on the mourne way walk at the end of January.
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Re: Best views of Northern Lights in Ireland for 10 years
« Reply #2 on: January 09, 2012 »
I would been up for that.. Possible camp too..
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Re: Best views of Northern Lights in Ireland for 10 years
« Reply #3 on: January 09, 2012 »
Quote from: RedLeader on January 08, 2012
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2012/0108/breaking7.html

Think I might try and get out to see them this time. Anyone any recommendations for good places for viewing?

Tory Island you wont get much light pollution there, only downside is the journey over in the boat as its always rough
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Re: Best views of Northern Lights in Ireland for 10 years
« Reply #4 on: January 09, 2012 »
I'm thinking of somewhere we can hit for an hour or two after work from Belfast.

Quote from: Scribble on January 09, 2012
Quote from: RedLeader on January 08, 2012
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2012/0108/breaking7.html

Think I might try and get out to see them this time. Anyone any recommendations for good places for viewing?

Tory Island you wont get much light pollution there, only downside is the journey over in the boat as its always rough
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Re: Best views of Northern Lights in Ireland for 10 years
« Reply #5 on: January 09, 2012 »
Quote from: RedLeader on January 09, 2012
I'm thinking of somewhere we can hit for an hour or two after work from Belfast.

Quote from: Scribble on January 09, 2012
Quote from: RedLeader on January 08, 2012
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2012/0108/breaking7.html

Think I might try and get out to see them this time. Anyone any recommendations for good places for viewing?

Tory Island you wont get much light pollution there, only downside is the journey over in the boat as its always rough

We went to watch the night stage in the ulster rally at torr head, I think that would be a good spot for it?
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Re: Best views of Northern Lights in Ireland for 10 years
« Reply #6 on: January 10, 2012 »
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Re: Best views of Northern Lights in Ireland for 10 years
« Reply #7 on: January 13, 2012 »
Found this site for a Donegal-based astronomer.  There is an Aurora watch section and you can sign up for email alerts.

http://www.donegalskies.com/#!vstc3=aurorawatch/vstc2=page-3

I'd love to know what the chances are for seeing the Northern Lights further south or east of Donegal.  If you find out any more information post it up.
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Re: Best views of Northern Lights in Ireland for 10 years
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Re: Best views of Northern Lights in Ireland for 10 years
« Reply #9 on: January 24, 2012 »
Cool pics important away up to Donegal in two wks im hoping the skys are clear
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