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The Aurora Borealis as seen from the Arctic. Credit: Bjorn Jorgensen, www.arcticphoto.no

Northern Lights Spectacular - 23/02/2010 19:30

The sell-out show from London's Science Museum comes to Leicester

Please note - this event is now fully booked.

A magical fusion of poetry, physics and film, revealing the spectacle of the Northern Lights. Marvel at the world's first 3-D film of the aurora borealis, hear ancient Arctic legends and let two auroral physicists unravel the secrets of the lights. Featuring Professor Stan Cowley & Dr Darren Wright, poet/performer Siobhan Logan and film-maker Brian McClave.

'This event rolled scientific and artistic interpretations of the Northern Lights – both equally beautiful – into one.' (Holly Cave, Dana Centre at London's Science Museum)

To read the press release about this event, please click here

Taking place on Tuesday 23rd February 2010, 7.30 – 9.00pm in the Shuttle Suite, National Space Centre, Exploration Drive, Leicester.

Free entry but ticket only. Book early to avoid disappointment.

Bookings from: Kiri Rhodes (Dept of Physics and Astronomy), Email: kr124@le.ac.uk, Tel.: 0116 252 3570 during office hours.

Leicester Physics Centre: http://www2.le.ac.uk/departments/physics/outreach/lpc