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The northern light : from mythology to space research /

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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.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Brekke, Asgeir
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Egeland, Alv, 1932-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin ; New York : Springer-Verlag, 1983
Subjects:
Auroras.
Auroras > Scandinavia.
Aurores.
Aurores > Scandinaire.
Noorderlicht.
Scandinavia.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Description
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.
Item Description:Translation of: Nordlyset.
Includes indexes.
Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xi, 170 pages) : illustrations (some color), portraits
Format:Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 161-163).
ISBN:9783642691065 (electronic bk.)
3642691064 (electronic bk.)