Images Dated 7th March 2004

ROYAL NAVY Goalkeepr Close in Weapon System (CIWS) with Northern Lights

The Northern lights provide a back drop to a goalkeeper weapon system on HMS Invincible.
The Northern lights or Aurora Borealis, occur on almost every clear night in the northern aurora zone. It is caused by the entry into the high atmosphere of a stream of charged solar particles, which are deflected by the earth's permanent magnetic field, concentrated at the North (and South) Poles. These charged particles then precipitate through the atmosphere, interacting with atmospheric gases. whilst emitting light of various wavelengths and therefore colours

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Japanese Macaque / Snow Monkeys -Young riding on back of adult

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Japanese Macaque / Snow Monkeys -Young riding on back of adult
In snow. Japan
Macaca fuscata
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Formula One World Championship: The rookie drivers for 2004: Christian Klien Jaguar; Gianmaria Bruni Minardi; Giorgio Pantano Jordan

The rookie drivers for 2004 (L to R): Christian Klien (AUT) Jaguar; Gianmaria Bruni (ITA) Minardi; Giorgio Pantano (ITA) Jordan.
Australian Grand Prix, Race Day, Rd 1, Albert Park, Australia, 7 March 2004.
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