Aurora Borealis: The mysterious northern lights
Permanent Exhibitions
Permanent Exhibitions
Aurora Borealis is one of twelve themes within the museum's new permanent exhibition Resources and Identity.
The dancing auroras have always been fascinating and inspiring. Many myths surround this spellbinding phenomenon. Alta has been a centre for northern lights research since the 19th century and crucial discoveries were made here. In Alta, scientists measured the auroras’ altitude, explained their colours and other phenomena, and established weather forecasting. Some of them lived with their families on the mountain Haldde, and children were born there.
