Alien Worlds: The Science of Exoplanet Discovery and Characterization

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  • 9 Sequences
  • Introductive Level
  • Starts on June 1, 2015
  • Ends on August 3, 2015

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Syllabus

  • How to use basic scientific tools to discover and characterize exoplanets
  • A basic understanding of key concepts of astrophysics, including light, gravity, and motion
  • The skills you need to understand your place in the universe

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Instructors

  • Andrew West
  • Aurora Kesseli

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