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Author Brekke, Asgeir.

Title The northern light : from mythology to space research / Asgeir Brekke, Alv Egeland
Published Berlin ; New York : Springer-Verlag, 1983, c1979

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Description xi, 170 pages : 178 illustrations (some color), portraits ; 31 cm
Summary Reviews the historical contributions on the northern light by Danes, Norwegians and Swedes from the Viking period to the mid 20th century. Also reviews some practical uses of the northern light and discusses the impact of the aurora on Norwegian poetry and literature
Notes Includes indexes
Translation of: Nordlyset
Bibliography Bibliography: pages 161-163
Notes Also issued online
Subject Auroras -- Scandinavia.
Auroras.
Auroras -- Scandinavia.
Auroras.
Author Egeland, Alv, 1932-
LC no. 83008484
ISBN 0387124292
3540124292
Other Titles Nordlyset. English