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The Evolving Universe
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- 10 Sequences
- Introductive Level
- Starts on April 21, 2014
Course details
Syllabus
- Gain an understanding of the physical universe, including planetary systems, stars, galaxies, black holes, quasars, larger structures, and the universe as a whole
- Learn how modern astronomical observations and applications of physics reveal the nature of the physical universe
- Examine various cosmic phenomena, from variable or exploding stars to the expansion of the universe and the evidence for dark matter, dark energy, and the big bang
Prerequisite
Instructors
- S. George Djorgovski
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