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Chasing Sprites in Electric Skies: A Mesmerizing Night-Sky Adventure
Join Paul Smith, an avid night-sky photographer, as he embarks on a captivating journey chasing sprites—mysterious bursts of light that dance high above thunderstorms. In an extraordinary encounter last October, Paul guided NASA scientist Dr. Burcu Kosar through the Oklahoma backroads to witness these elusive phenomena firsthand. Despite her 15 years of sprite study, it was her first chase. Explore their fascinating expedition and learn more about this enchanting natural spectacle that remains shrouded in mystery. Discover NASA's citizen science project, Spritacular, designed to capture these upper atmospheric wonders. Dive into the celestial realm and find inspiration in the electrifying beauty of sprites. Immerse yourself in their world through imagery and music that resonates with the wonders of the cosmos. Witness the stunning visuals, captured by Paul Smith, Frankie Lucena, Panagiotis Tsouras, and Thomas Ashcraft, with music compositions by talented artists. Experience the awe-inspiring beauty that lies within electric skies and the pursuit of knowledge. For more captivating stories and insights, visit: https://blogs.nasa.gov/sunspot/2022/10/27/the-great-sprites-chase. Join NASA's quest for discovery and follow the Heliophysics Big Year at: https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/solar-system/sun/helio-big-year.
Image credits: Paul Smith, Frankie Lucena, Panagiotis Tsouras, Thomas Ashcraft. All imagery of sprites is copyrighted and used with permission. Music credits: [List the music credits as provided in the content].
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