Hanle and Merak (Ladakh)

Hanle and Merak (Ladakh) mind map
  Context
    Indian Astronomical Observatory
      Operated by
        Indian Institute of Astrophysics
      Phenomenon observed
        Stable Auroral Arc
          Unusual red aurora
          Typically not seen at lower latitudes
    Source
      Indian Express
  What are Auroras and how are they formed?
    Definition
      Natural light displays
      Typically at high latitudes
    Formation Process
      Interaction of charged particles
        From the sun
        With Earth's magnetosphere and atmosphere
    Resulting Emission
      Light by atmospheric gases
      Vibrant colors
        Commonly green and red
    Main Auroras
      Northern lights
        Aurora borealis
        In Northern Hemisphere
      Southern lights
        Aurora australis
        In Southern Hemisphere
  Why aurora in Ladakh
    Geomagnetic storms
    Coronal Mass Ejection
      Massive plasma ejections
      From the Sun's lower atmosphere
    Auroral oval extension
      To lower latitudes
  Significance of Hanle
    India's only Hanle Dark Sky Reserve
    Astro-tourism attraction
  Merak
    Location
      Ladakh
      Banks of Pangong Tso
    Proposed site for
      National Large Solar Telescope

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