Immerse yourself in the celestial phenomena that shape our space environment. This lecture takes you on a journey from the fiery surface of the Sun to the polar skies illuminated by the aurora borealis.
We'll discover how our star, a veritable thermonuclear powerhouse, constantly releases a stream of particles and energy. When these solar winds meet the Earth's magnetic field, they trigger spectacular reactions in the upper atmosphere. The result: immense, undulating, colorful sheets of light, revealing the invisible dance between the Sun and Earth.
Through clear explanations, captivating images and scientific anecdotes, the conference will cover :
the workings of the Sun, its eruptions and magnetic activity; the dynamics of the solar wind and the Earth's magnetosphere; the physical mechanisms that produce the aurora borealis; the impact of solar activity on technology (satellites, communications, GPS); the beauty and diversity of the aurora observed at the poles.
An opportunity to better understand how cosmic phenomena influence our planet and have inspired mankind for millennia.
Through clear explanations, captivating images and scientific anecdotes, the conference will cover :
the workings of the Sun, its eruptions and magnetic activity; the dynamics of the solar wind and the Earth's magnetosphere; the physical mechanisms that produce the aurora borealis; the impact of solar activity on technology (satellites, communications, GPS); the beauty and diversity of the aurora observed at the poles.
An opportunity to better understand how cosmic phenomena influence our planet and have inspired mankind for millennia.
Opening times
Opening times
On 21 December 2025
- 17:30
Location
Location
Contact Astro Conference "Une étoile Nommée Soleil" (A Star Named Sun)
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
