September 2009 StarDate


The most powerful solar storm ever witnessed took place 150 years ago. If a similar storm happened today, it could paralyze communications, transportation, and other aspects of daily life for days or longer. This CD tells the tale of the 1859 solar superstorm and explains the impact of similar storms on modern life. And we feature the constellation Aquila, the eagle.


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