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North Star

North Star
★ 7.0/10•2023•15m•G•Documentary
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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.

Patrick Bossé · Director

StatusEnded
Runtime15m
LanguageFR
First Air DateAug 21, 2023

Episodes

E116m

Observation

Laurie 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.

Aug 21, 2023

E213m

Research

Laurie 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.

Aug 21, 2023

E314m

Light

Laurie 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.

Aug 21, 2023

E414m

Collaboration

Laurie 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.

Aug 21, 2023

E517m

Origins

Laurie’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.

Aug 21, 2023

Actors

Laurie Rousseau-Nepton

Self

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