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Solar cycle brings aurora to southern New Mexico

Dr. Jason Jackiewicz, NMSU Astronomy Department head, principal investigator at Sunspot, Apache Point observatories
Dr. Jason Jackiewicz, NMSU Astronomy Department head, principal investigator at Sunspot, Apache Point observatories

KC Counts talks with NMSU Astronomy Department Head Dr. Jason Jackiewicz about the solar cycle, Parker Probe, and his work at observatories in southern New Mexico.

KC Counts has been broadcasting to Southern New Mexico and West Texas audiences for over 30 years. KC is up early with listeners for "Morning Edition" weekdays, "Performance Today" from 9-11, "Here and Now" from 12-2, and on Saturdays. You might also see her on KRWG-TV.