Constant Wonder KIDS

Chasing the Northern Lights

Constant Wonder KIDS

Show Notes

Tom Kerss studies the aurora borealis—the glowing northern lights that ripple across the night sky in brilliant colors. Learn what causes this magical light show, how humans have thought about the lights over the centuries, and why these dancing lights connect Earth to the sun.

Guest: Tom Kerss, Astronomer, founder of Stargazing London, author of "The Northern Lights: The Definitive Guide to Auroras"

Link to Aurora Pictures: https://guidetoiceland.is/the-northern-lights/22-photos-of-the-aurora-in-iceland

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