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Date:  Friday, February 06, 2009 6:00 PM

Unlocking the Secrets of Aurora Borealis With Pål Brekke

Solar physicist Pål Brekke, who has extensively studied the sun and the aurora, will deliver a multimedia presentation, including film clips on the myths and modern science behind the Northern Lights. He explains how they are formed, how the sun causes them, and how by using internet you can even predict when it will appear near yo

What could be more beautiful on a cold winter night than catching a glimpse of the ethereal northern lights dancing across the sky? This stunning phenomenon is embedded in the mythology of many cultures and has been characterized as everything from dancing spirits to God’s anger.

When: Saturday, February 7 at 11am.
Where: Scandinavia House, 58 Park Avenue, NYC.
Info: FREE, ages 7+


 


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