The Magic of the Northern Lights

Join us for a deep dive into the world of the Northern Lights and the mysteries of space weather! Professor Minna Palmroth’s (University of Helsinki) lecture will among other things reveal what the Northern Lights can tell us about the current state of space.

The event concludes with the documentary Fire in the Sky (2019), which explores how this northern phenomenon affects both technology and animal behavior. The documentary is YLE-ARTE co-production. It has been sold to over 30 countries worldwide. The documentary is written and directed by Simo Sipola.

The capacity of the event venue is 100 people.The even venue is accessible.

The organizers: Hanaholmen, Federation of Finnish Learned Societies, and Finnish Academy of Science and Letters