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Play S1 E1North Star chronicles the exceptional journey of Laurie Rousseau-Nepton, a young, Quebec-born Innu astrophysicist who’s leading a massive research project at the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope.
Cast: Laurie Rousseau-Nepton
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Season 1
5 episodes
- 1. ObservationLaurie returns to the Ashuapmushuan Wildlife Reserve to meet with her father. Here, as a child, she honed her sense of observation, which today serves her well in her astronomy career.GCC16minAug 21, 2023
- 2. ResearchLaurie is a resident astronomer at the prestigious Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope. On the summit of Mauna Kea, this Quebec scientist is helping unravel the mysteries of star formation.GCC13minAug 21, 2023
- 3. LightLaurie and her intern Justine Giroux take a dive into Hawaiian culture and tour the impressive CFHT observatory, more than 4,200 metres above sea level.GCC14minAug 21, 2023
- 4. CollaborationLaurie and her intern Justine talk about the role women play in the field of astrophysics, and the creation of SIGNALS, the massive project headed by Laurie.GCC14minAug 21, 2023
- 5. OriginsLaurie’s worldview is unique, drawing from elements of both Innu culture and her scientific knowledge. Her insight makes her an inspiring guest speaker for four high-school girls.GCC17minAug 21, 2023
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North Star
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North Star chronicles the exceptional journey of Laurie Rousseau-Nepton, a young, Quebec-born Innu astrophysicist who’s leading a massive research project at the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Patrick Bossé
- Studio
- ONF | NFB
Maturity rating
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Audio languages
French
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