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400 Years of "De Magnete"

http://www.phy6.org/earthmag/demagint.htm

History of geomagnetism, and its relation to space physics and aurora.

Alaska Science Explained - Rocket Scientist, Neal

http://www.alaskascience.com/

Learn how to build a rocket while discovering the mysteries of Aurora Borealis and remote mapping.

Aurora Borealis, the Northern Lights

http://virtual.finland.fi/finfo/english/aurora_borealis.html

From Virtual Finland, the science of auroras plus folk explanations and pictures.

Aurora Page

http://ph99.bc.edu/grad/Tomek/Auroral_Homepage/Aurora.html

Provides background information on auroras, including where and when they occur, how auroras work, and their history in the skies. Colorful diagram included.

Aurora Viewing Tips

http://www.sec.noaa.gov/Aurora/

Offers advice on when and how to view auroras at their best. Topics of interest include magnetic latitudes and geomagnetic activity.

Auroras

http://www.harmsy.freeuk.com/auroras.html

Colourful introduction to the northern and southern lights, with clear explanations of how and why they occur.

Auroras, Painting in the Sky

http://www.exploratorium.edu/learning_studio/auroras/selfguide1.html

Self-guided color illustrated tutorial that shows what an aurora looks like from the earth and from space, what makes them happen, where you can see them, and whey they are different colors.

Auroras: Mysterious Lights in the Sky

http://ds9.ssl.berkeley.edu/auroras/story.html

Illustrated and interactive journey on the Northern Lights.

Auroras: Paintings in the Sky

http://www.exploratorium.edu/learning_studio/auroras/

What are auroras? What makes them happen? What do they look like? This illustrated journey answers these questions. View some Real audio interviews with NASA scientists.

Living in the Atmosphere of the Sun

http://www-istp.gsfc.nasa.gov/exhibit/

Online exhibit portrays aurora as a consequence of a solar storm.

Nordlys: Northern Lights

http://kids.northern-lights.no/

Comic-book style explanation of the northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis. Also includes FAQ and photographs.

Northern Lights

http://vathena.arc.nasa.gov/curric/space/aurora/

Color pictures, frequently asked questions, poetry and stories about the aurora, legends and folklore.

Space science education

http://image.gsfc.nasa.gov/poetry/

Includes classroom activities and study guides related to space physics.