The film team visits aurora researchers in the Norwegian city of Tromsø.
The film investigates the causes of the aurora while highlighting the scientific background and scientific aspects. Numerous large research institutions study the polar lights – the film team visits aurora researchers in the Norwegian city of Tromsø. Besides fascination, the scientists definitely also have sound reasons for seeking to gain a more precise understanding of the natural phenomenon.
AIR DATE 2/1/17
Examine legends about the origins and meaning of the aurora, the colorful glow that often brightens the night sky in Earth’s polar regions. Investigate the myths of Finland’s Saami, Alaska’s Inuit, Canada’s Native Americans and New Zealand’s Maori.
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