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October 2, 1952
The Frontiersman
Wasilla, Palmer, Alaska
What is this article about?
Announcement at the Alaska Science Conference of the formation this fall of the Auroral Society of Alaska at the University of Alaska to recruit observers for recording rare auroral phenomena. Dr. Sydney Chapman discussed causes of auroras.
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AURORAL SOCIETY OF
ALASKA RECRUITING
OBSERVER MEMBERS
Announcement was made at the Alaska Science Conference last week of the organization this fall of an Auroral Society of Alaska at the University of Alaska Geophysical Institute. The object of the society is to record special and rare observations of the auroral or northern lights manifestations which are unusually frequent in Alaska.
The society hopes to recruit members who will act as auroral observers from all parts of the Territory.
The causes of the phenomena and the frequency of its observed manifestations in different parts of the earth's sphere was the subject of an evening discussion at the Science Conference by Dr. Sydney Chapman of Queen's College, Oxford, England, a visiting professor at the University of Alaska.
Anyone wishing to become a member of and observer for the Auroral Society of Alaska should get in touch with Dr. Chapman at the University of Alaska.
ALASKA RECRUITING
OBSERVER MEMBERS
Announcement was made at the Alaska Science Conference last week of the organization this fall of an Auroral Society of Alaska at the University of Alaska Geophysical Institute. The object of the society is to record special and rare observations of the auroral or northern lights manifestations which are unusually frequent in Alaska.
The society hopes to recruit members who will act as auroral observers from all parts of the Territory.
The causes of the phenomena and the frequency of its observed manifestations in different parts of the earth's sphere was the subject of an evening discussion at the Science Conference by Dr. Sydney Chapman of Queen's College, Oxford, England, a visiting professor at the University of Alaska.
Anyone wishing to become a member of and observer for the Auroral Society of Alaska should get in touch with Dr. Chapman at the University of Alaska.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Nature
Exploration
What keywords are associated?
Auroral Society
Alaska
Northern Lights
Observers
Science Conference
Dr Sydney Chapman
What entities or persons were involved?
Dr. Sydney Chapman
Where did it happen?
Alaska, University Of Alaska
Story Details
Key Persons
Dr. Sydney Chapman
Location
Alaska, University Of Alaska
Event Date
This Fall
Story Details
Organization of the Auroral Society of Alaska to record auroral observations, with recruitment of observers across the Territory; discussion by Dr. Chapman at the Alaska Science Conference.