Martin Connors

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I am interested in auroral effects on space weather, which can affect ground infrastructure such as power networks. In addition to detector networks and observatories, I have developed novel instruments for such study. I am also interested in observational astronomy, particularly with robotic telescopes, but recenty using satellite data. Space physics of auroras and the effects of Space Weather. Astronomy of asteroids. Instrumentation development.

Personal profile

Martin Connors is an astronomer and geophysicist. His discoveries in astronomy include Earth's Trojan asteroid and the first "backwards" Trojan asteroid of Jupiter, as well as the pattern of impact of the Chicxulub crater which resulted in dinosaur extinction. He also studies the history of astronomy and writes on the subject. He founded magnetic observation networks across Canada and observatories in and near Athabasca for studies of the northern lights and their magnetic and electric effects.

Education/Academic qualification

PhD, University of Alberta

… → 1998

M.Sc., University of Alberta

… → 1977

B.Sc. (Hons.), University of Western Ontario (Western)

… → 1976

External positions

Adjunct Research Professor, University of Western Ontario (Western)

1 Jan 2016 → …

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
SDG 4 Quality Education
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

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All-Sky Imager and Geosynchronous Spacecraft Analysis of Nighttime Magnetic Perturbation Events Observed in Arctic Canada
Weygand, J. M., Engebretson, M. J., Connors, M. G. & Rodriguez, J. V., Mar 2026, In: Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics. 131, 3, e2025JA034275.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
Characteristic behavior of SAR arc, STEVE and Red-Green arc during HILDCAA events
Nema, A., Shiokawa, K., Connors, M., Pathak, K. N. & Datta, A., 1 Apr 2026, In: Advances in Space Research. 77, 7, p. 8117-8127 11 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
Compact all-sky auroral imager using multi band-pass filter and full-color sensor
Kataoka, R., Sato, Y., Hampton, D., Connors, M. & Tanaka, Y., Dec 2026, In: Earth, Planets and Space. 78, 1, 70.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review

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Superposed Epoch Analysis of Extreme Geomagnetic Disturbances at Auroral Zone Latitudes Over a Solar Cycle
Engebretson, M. J., Mazza, G. F., Steinmetz, E. S., Pilipenko, V. A., Moldwin, M. B., Connors, M. G., Ohtani, S. I. & Gjerloev, J. W., Apr 2026, In: Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics. 131, 4, e2026JA035116.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review

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Multi-Event Analysis of STEVE, SAR Arc, and Red/Green Arc at Subauroral Latitudes Using Data From Ground Optical and Radio Instruments and the Arase and Van Allen Probes Satellites
Sugimura, R., Shiokawa, K., Otsuka, Y., Oyama, S. I., Oksanen, A., Connors, M., Kadokura, A., Poddelsky, I., Nishitani, N., Shepherd, S. G., Ruohoniemi, J. M., Smith, C., Spence, H., Reeves, G., Funsten, H. O., Miyoshi, Y., Shinohara, I., Kasahara, Y., Tsuchiya, F. & Kumamoto, A. & 13 others, Shinbori, A., Asamura, K., Yokota, S., Kazama, Y., Jun, C. W., Wang, S. Y., Tam, S. W. Y., Chang, T. F., Wang, B. J., Kasahara, S., Keika, K., Hori, T. & Matsuoka, A., Feb 2025, In: Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics. 130, 2, e2024JA032793.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review

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3 Citations (Scopus)

The 1859 Carrington Event Was the Most Intense Geomagnetic Storm – Could it Happen Again?
Connors, M.
26/05/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media
Asteroid 2024 YR may not hit Earth in 2032, but it — and others — will keep coming back
Connors, M.
23/03/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media
Sunspots and solar flares, created by the sun’s magnetism, can affect the Earth’s surface
Connors, M.
14/11/24
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media
Athabasca University begins new aurora research project with Japanese partners
Connors, M.
12/09/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
Auroras Forecast Over US After Sun Expels 'Dark Plasma' at Earth
Connors, M.
9/09/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media

Morphological Characteristics of STEVE emissions
Chu, X. (Creator), Wolter, L. (Creator), Malaspina, D. (Creator), Andersson, L. (Creator), Connors, M. (Creator), Chatfield, C. (Creator) & Zeller, N. (Creator), 2020
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.3707001, https://zenodo.org/record/3707001
Dataset
Schefferville (SCHF) Ground-based Vector Magnetic Field (L2) 0.5 s Data
Connors, M. (Creator) & Schofield, I. (Creator), 2023
DOI: 10.48322/tkkb-8h83, https://hpde.io/NASA/NumericalData/THEMIS/Ground/Schefferville/Magnetometer/PT0.5S.html
Dataset
Kuujjuarapik (KJPK) Ground-based Vector Magnetic Field (L2) 0.5 s Data
Connors, M. (Creator) & Schofield, I. (Creator), 2023
DOI: 10.48322/xryx-zv10, https://hpde.io/NASA/NumericalData/THEMIS/Ground/Kuujjuarapik/Magnetometer/PT0.5S.html
Dataset
Sept Iles (SEPT) Ground-based Vector Magnetic Field (L2) 0.5 s Data
Connors, M. (Creator) & Schofield, I. (Creator), 2023
DOI: 10.48322/zz15-k541, https://hpde.io/NASA/NumericalData/THEMIS/Ground/Sept.Iles/Magnetometer/PT0.5S.html
Dataset
Val-d'Or (VLDR) Ground-based Vector Magnetic Field (L2) 0.5 s Data
Angelopoulos, V. (Creator), Russell, C. T. (Creator) & Connors, M. (Creator), 2023
DOI: 10.48322/hx6b-2f20, https://hpde.io/NASA/NumericalData/THEMIS/Ground/Val.dOr/Magnetometer/PT0.5S.html
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Martin Connors, BSc(Hons), MSc, PhD, P.Phys.

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All-Sky Imager and Geosynchronous Spacecraft Analysis of Nighttime Magnetic Perturbation Events Observed in Arctic Canada

Characteristic behavior of SAR arc, STEVE and Red-Green arc during HILDCAA events

Compact all-sky auroral imager using multi band-pass filter and full-color sensor

Superposed Epoch Analysis of Extreme Geomagnetic Disturbances at Auroral Zone Latitudes Over a Solar Cycle

Multi-Event Analysis of STEVE, SAR Arc, and Red/Green Arc at Subauroral Latitudes Using Data From Ground Optical and Radio Instruments and the Arase and Van Allen Probes Satellites

The 1859 Carrington Event Was the Most Intense Geomagnetic Storm – Could it Happen Again?

Asteroid 2024 YR may not hit Earth in 2032, but it — and others — will keep coming back

Sunspots and solar flares, created by the sun’s magnetism, can affect the Earth’s surface

Athabasca University begins new aurora research project with Japanese partners

Auroras Forecast Over US After Sun Expels 'Dark Plasma' at Earth

Morphological Characteristics of STEVE emissions

Schefferville (SCHF) Ground-based Vector Magnetic Field (L2) 0.5 s Data

Kuujjuarapik (KJPK) Ground-based Vector Magnetic Field (L2) 0.5 s Data

Sept Iles (SEPT) Ground-based Vector Magnetic Field (L2) 0.5 s Data

Val-d'Or (VLDR) Ground-based Vector Magnetic Field (L2) 0.5 s Data

Martin Connors, BSc(Hons), MSc, PhD, P.Phys.

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