Lightning in astronomy

The author suggests that evidence for lightning on a grand scale in astronomy is most convincing. It might explain stellar flares, cosmic jets, quasars, galactic evolution, and much more. In this model, electrical charges accumulate in apparently highly conducting atmospheres.

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Published in:Nature (London) 1974-12, Vol.252 (5484), p.539-542, Article 539
Main Author: Crew, E. W.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Humanities and Social Sciences
multidisciplinary
news-and-views
Science
Science (multidisciplinary)
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Summary:The author suggests that evidence for lightning on a grand scale in astronomy is most convincing. It might explain stellar flares, cosmic jets, quasars, galactic evolution, and much more. In this model, electrical charges accumulate in apparently highly conducting atmospheres.
ISSN:0028-0836
1476-4687
DOI:10.1038/252539a0