The documentary series North Star immerses viewers in the remarkable daily life of Laurie Rousseau-Nepton, a young resident astronomer at the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope (CFHT). The five episodes alternate between documentary sequences depicting her research work and animated graphics illustrating scientific concepts. The voice of this passionate science buff is our guide as we explore the stars and the people who study them. Working atop Mauna Kea, a dormant volcano on the island of Hawaii, Laurie is principal investigator for a multi-year project on the leading edge of research, supported by a team comprising scientists from all over the planet. The …
Laurie Rousseau-Nepton is a young, Quebec-born Innu astrophysicist who’s leading a massive research project at the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope. Drawing on a worldview rooted in a love of nature, as well as her talents as a science communicator, she shares her passion for the study of celestial objects. Ranging from Ashuapmushuan to Wendake, Hawaii and Mont-Mégantic, Laurie’s inspiring journey will leave viewers starry-eyed.
North Star is directed by Patrick Bossé.
Laurie Rousseau-Nepton is a young, Quebec-born Innu astrophysicist who’s leading a massive research project at the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope.
Drawing on a worldview rooted in a love of nature, as well as her talents as a science communicator, she shares her passion for the study of celestial objects. Ranging from Ashuapmushuan to Wendake, Hawaii and Mont-Mégantic, Laurie’s inspiring journey will leave viewers starry-eyed.