In this Dec. 2 talk, Allison Jaynes, LASP space physics research scientist, will discuss the history, the current scientific understanding and the natural beauty of the aurora that has had such a magnetic pull on observers throughout the ages. Come learn about a phenomenon that on rare occasions can occur in the night sky directly above Boulder. 7:30 p.m. in the LSTB building (rm 299), located at 1234 Innovation Dr. on the CU-Boulder east campus research park. Doors open at 7 p.m. FREE