The blue dots show the locations of the 10 magnetormeters located in schools. The red dots show the locations of ground-based observatories which have all-sky cameras and magnetometers.
| School | City/State | Geomag. Latitude (N) | Geomag. Longitude (W) | Latitude (N) | Longitude (W) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiana School | Kiana, AK | 65.0817 |
107.2351 |
66.98 |
160.43 |
| McGrath School | McGrath, AK | 61.6920 |
100.8528 |
62.97 |
155.62 |
| Petersburg CS | Petersburg, AK | 59.9483 |
77.4296 |
56.83 |
133.16 |
| Bay Mills CC | Brimley, MI | 57.1598 |
11.7484
|
46.24 |
84.34 |
| Fort Yates PS | Fort Yates, ND | 55.7605 |
35.2404 |
46.09 |
100.65 |
| Shawano Community HS | Shawano, WI | 55.6518 |
18.0449 |
44.78 |
88.60 |
| North Country Union Jr HS | Derby, VT | 55.0441 |
-5.9584 |
44.95 |
72.13 |
| Hot Springs HS | Hot Springs, MT | 54.7122 |
53.4802 |
47.59 |
114.66 |
| Chippewa Hills HS | Remus, MI | 54.5884 |
13.0221 |
43.60 |
85.16 |
| Red Cloud HS | Pine Ridge, SD | 52.4674 |
37.4137 |
43.11 |
102.60 |
| Ukiah School | Ukiah, OR | 51.3065 |
51.3065 |
45.13 |
118.93 |
| N. Bedford County HS | Loysburg, PA | 51.0530 |
3.3676 |
40.17 |
78.38 |
| Western Nevada CC | Carson City, NV | 45.0753 |
56.9843 |
39.19 |
119.78 |
How can I get a magnetometer in my school?
We have already selected the schools which house magnetometers. If you are a teacher at one of these schools and would like to get involved with the GEONS program, please contact Nancy Ali at 510-643-0012 or nancy.ali@ssl.berkeley.edu
Can I use the magnetometer data?
Yes, you can access the data at http://ds9.ssl.berkeley.edu/themis/classroom_geons_data.html. For an a tutorial PowerPoint about the magnetometer data, click here. If you would like to receive free curriculum and training on how to use the magnetometer data with your students, contact Nancy Ali (see above).
How can I get answers to questions about aurora, Earth's magnetism, and space weather?
We have created a web page to address frequently asked questions about the science of THEMIS. You can find this page here.
