How to observe?

Please see the following resources

Recommendations published on the Spritacular webpsite
https://spritacular.org/blog/how-to-photograph-sprites-78f04a415weciae6

Detailed guide on how to observe red sprites by the ‘Science Out There’ Youtube channel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=z9BpiQwaSZ8

To help us utilise your records in scientific research, please collect the following information and share it with us together with your observation files.

  • Camera model and lens type
  • A photo, screenshot, or short video on a display that shows the GPS time with an accuracy of at least 1 second.
  • GPS coordinates of the observation site (including its altitude)
  • At least rough camera pointing direction
  • Your own observation notes

Please see the “I can contribute!” section to see how you can be engaged. Please let us know about your recordings by using the “Contact” page.