Astronomy – State of the Art

Astronomy – State of the Art, available at Free, has an average rating of 4.74, with 77 lectures, 1 quizzes, based on 4680 reviews, and has 121544 subscribers.

You will learn about Become familiar with the cutting edge of astronomy research, from the Solar System and exoplanets to galaxies and the distant universe. Learn how astronomers are addressing profound issues such as the existence of life beyond Earth and black holes and the nature of dark matter and dark energy. Gain an appreciation for the technological innovations in telescopes and detectors that are transforming our view of the universe. This course is ideal for individuals who are Everyone or Amateur Astronomers or Planetarium Educators or Science Center and Museum Educators or Science Teachers or Astronomy Instructors or Students of Astronomy It is particularly useful for Everyone or Amateur Astronomers or Planetarium Educators or Science Center and Museum Educators or Science Teachers or Astronomy Instructors or Students of Astronomy.

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Summary

Title: Astronomy – State of the Art

Price: Free

Average Rating: 4.74

Number of Lectures: 77

Number of Quizzes: 1

Number of Published Lectures: 77

Number of Published Quizzes: 1

Number of Curriculum Items: 78

Number of Published Curriculum Objects: 78

Original Price: Free

Quality Status: approved

Status: Live

What You Will Learn

Become familiar with the cutting edge of astronomy research, from the Solar System and exoplanets to galaxies and the distant universe.
Learn how astronomers are addressing profound issues such as the existence of life beyond Earth and black holes and the nature of dark matter and dark energy.
Gain an appreciation for the technological innovations in telescopes and detectors that are transforming our view of the universe.

Who Should Attend

Everyone
Amateur Astronomers
Planetarium Educators
Science Center and Museum Educators
Science Teachers
Astronomy Instructors
Students of Astronomy

Target Audiences

Everyone
Amateur Astronomers
Planetarium Educators
Science Center and Museum Educators
Science Teachers
Astronomy Instructors
Students of Astronomy

This astronomy for beginners course is for anyone who loves astronomy and wants to get up to date on the most recent astronomical discoveries. Join Professor Chris Impey and our team of instructors from Steward Observatory at the University of Arizona to learn the science behind the latest astronomy news headlines, to enrich your understanding of the universe, and to glimpse the future of this exciting area of research. Lecture material will be augmented by discussion, live Q&A, and guest lectures. Find us on Facebook, Google+, YouTube, and follow us on Twitter @AstronomySOTA.

Course Curriculum

Chapter 1: Introduction

Lecture 1: Course Overview

Lecture 2: Course Description

Lecture 3: Welcome to Astronomy – State of the Art

Chapter 2: Exploring Our Universe

Lecture 1: Overview – State of the Art Observing

Lecture 2: Supporting Slides for Section 2: Exploring our Universe

Lecture 3: Telescopes

Lecture 4: Observing Limitations

Lecture 5: Observing Solutions

Lecture 6: Adaptive Optics

Lecture 7: Space Astronomy

Lecture 8: Big Glass

Lecture 9: Gravity Waves

Lecture 10: Activity for Section 2

Lecture 11: Interview Podcast Links for Section 2

Lecture 12: Section 2 Background Reading – Telescopes: A Brief History

Chapter 3: Understanding Our Solar System

Lecture 1: Overview – Planetary Exploration

Lecture 2: Section 3 Overview Reading

Lecture 3: Supporting Slides for Section 3: Understanding our Solar System

Lecture 4: Mars

Lecture 5: Mars and Water

Lecture 6: Mars Up Close

Lecture 7: Jovian Planets

Lecture 8: Solar System Satellites

Lecture 9: Titan

Lecture 10: Water Worlds

Lecture 11: Activity for Section 3

Lecture 12: Interview Podcast Links for Section 3

Chapter 4: Discovering Extra Solar Planets

Lecture 1: Overview – Extra Solar Planets

Lecture 2: Section 4 Overview Reading

Lecture 3: Supporting Slides for Section 4: Discovering Extra Solar Planets

Lecture 4: Exoplanets

Lecture 5: Detection and Imaging

Lecture 6: Characterizing Exoplanets

Lecture 7: Kepler

Lecture 8: Habitable Zones

Lecture 9: Activity for Section 4

Lecture 10: Interview Podcast Links for Section 4

Chapter 5: Probing Distant Stars

Lecture 1: Overview – Stars

Lecture 2: Section 5 Overview Reading

Lecture 3: Supporting Slides for Section 5: Probing Distant Stars

Lecture 4: Stars and Life

Lecture 5: Supernovas

Lecture 6: Pulsars

Lecture 7: Black Holes

Lecture 8: Testing Gravity

Lecture 9: Activity for Section 5

Lecture 10: Interview Podcast Links for Section 5

Chapter 6: Inspecting Other Galaxies

Lecture 1: Overview – Structure & Evolution of Galaxies

Lecture 2: Section 6 Overview Reading

Lecture 3: Supporting Slides for Section 6: Inspecting Other Galaxies

Lecture 4: Milky Way

Lecture 5: Dark Matter

Lecture 6: Galactic Center

Lecture 7: Active Galaxies

Lecture 8: Structure Formation

Lecture 9: Dark Energy

Lecture 10: Activity for Section 6

Lecture 11: Interview Podcast Links for Section 6

Chapter 7: Examining the Cosmos

Lecture 1: Overview – Cosmology

Lecture 2: Section 7 Overview Reading

Lecture 3: Supporting Slides for Section 7: Examining the Cosmos

Lecture 4: Cosmology

Lecture 5: Microwave Background

Lecture 6: Big Bang

Lecture 7: Early Universe

Lecture 8: The Multiverse

Lecture 9: Interview Podcast Links for Section 7

Chapter 8: Uncovering Evidence For Life

Lecture 1: Overview – Life and Astrobiology

Lecture 2: Supporting Slides for Section 8: Uncovering Evidence For Life

Lecture 3: Section 8 Overview Reading

Lecture 4: The Unity of Life

Lecture 5: Extremophiles

Lecture 6: Exobiology

Lecture 7: Weird Life

Lecture 8: Drake Equation

Lecture 9: Communication

Lecture 10: Interview Podcast Links for Section 8

Instructors

Chris Impey
University Distinguished Professor, University of Arizona
Matthew Wenger
Educational Program Manager at Steward Observatory
Martin Formanek
Astronomy

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1 stars: 34 votes
2 stars: 50 votes
3 stars: 376 votes
4 stars: 1451 votes
5 stars: 2769 votes

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