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05/05/2026

23 May. The Northern Lights: Science and Symphony A presentation by José Francisco Salgado, PhD

The Northern Lights: Science and Symphony. A presentation by José Francisco Salgado, PhD

📅 23 May 2026 · 8.30 pm 📍 Sa Caleta, Lloret de Mar · Open-air · Free admission

Under the skies of Sa Caleta, with a giant 7-metre screen and the sound of the sea in the background, MontPhoto, as part of its 30th-anniversary celebrations, hosts a unique evening dedicated to one of nature’s most fascinating spectacles: the Northern Lights.

José Francisco Salgado, PhD, is an Emmy-nominated astronomer, experimental photographer, visual artist and international speaker. Over the course of nearly 200 nights in Yellowknife (Canada), he captured the dance of lights in the Arctic sky for his ‘Symphonic Science’ films — works designed to be screened alongside live orchestras. This summer, Salgado is touring Spain with his films in collaboration with the CSIC, in preparation for the solar eclipse on 12 August 2026.

In this presentation, you will discover the physical origins of the auroras, learn the photographic techniques used to capture this fleeting phenomenon, and enjoy images and clips from his films in a screening that combines science and visual spectacle.

An evening designed for photography enthusiasts as well as anyone curious about the cosmos. Seating, refreshments and completely free admission.

 

About the speaker

As an experimental photographer, José Francisco Salgado has documented more than 30 scientific research stations in some of the most remote locations on the planet: the Atacama Desert, Mauna Kea and the South African Karoo. His images have featured in productions by the History Channel, Discovery, the BBC and National Geographic, and he has given lectures on all seven continents, including at the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station.

 

More information about his project: https://josefranciscosalgado.com

 

 

 

23 May. The Northern Lights: Science and Symphony A presentation by José Francisco Salgado, PhD 23 May. The Northern Lights: Science and Symphony A presentation by José Francisco Salgado, PhD 23 May. The Northern Lights: Science and Symphony A presentation by José Francisco Salgado, PhD 23 May. The Northern Lights: Science and Symphony A presentation by José Francisco Salgado, PhD

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