Decoding the Northern Lights

DATE & TIME
Wednesday 21st June 2023, 6.30pm - 8pm
Doors Open: 6.15pm
Lecture Starts: 6.30pm
Drinks Reception and Close: 8pm
About
What is plasma?How does it create the glowing light display in the sky we know as the Northern Lights?
How do we record the Northern Lights, and what can this tell us?
With the recent sightings of the Northern Lights across the UK, excitement around the green spectacle in the sky has never been so high. Join Lancaster University’s own Dr Maria Walach, a Senior Research Associate in the Physics department who is researching the Northern Lights, as she explains how the Aurora Borealis is generated, how we measure and study it, and how it can affect our lives.
The talk will end with a Q&A, followed by a free drink and the opportunity to get hands on with activities and demonstrations from our Physics department to find out more about the amazing work they are doing in and around Lancaster.
This will be the last Public Lecture before the programme takes a break for summer and relaunches in October, so book your ticket now to avoid disappointment!
Location
The Gregson Community & Arts Centre
33-35 Moorgate
Lancaster
LA1 3PY
FURTHER INFORMATION
Doors will open at 6:15pm however The Gregson Centre has a separate bar which is open all day where you can purchase refreshments before the event begins. You can bring these into the event space with you.
The venue has step free access but please let us know when booking if you have any access specific requirements.
Due to the limited numbers, if you are no longer able to attend, please contact us so we can cancel your ticket.