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Ian GriffinIan Griffin

British astronomer, discoverer of minor planets and a public spokesman upon scientific matters. He is currently the Director of Otago Museum, Dunedin.

Flying to the lights: Aboard the maiden charter flight to the Aurora Australis

2 July 2017 by Ian Griffin

Three months ago, Ian Griffin led passengers on the world’s first commercial flight to view the Southern Lights. Here he tells the story of the journey, and why he wants to do it again. The departure board at Dunedin airport on the evening of March 23 included Flight NZ1980. The destination? Dunedin. Just after 9pm we … Read more

Categories Featured, Science Tags astronomy, Science

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