Cosmology, Astronomy and Space Exploration in the News
Cosmology, Astronomy and Space Exploration in the News
GENINT 721.491
Osher (50+). This course reviews what we already know about the universe, theories about the origin of the universe, and the latest cosmic discoveries and space news.
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What you can learn.
What you can learn.
Understand basic cosmology
Understand the basics of Big Bang theory, multi-verses, and space exploration
Analyze current events and news pieces
Analyze implications of cosmology, astronomy, and space exploration
About This Course
Due to advances in technology, what we thought we knew about the fundamentals of cosmology, astronomy and space exploration is evolving almost daily. In this course, we explore the latest concepts, news and discoveries regarding multiverses, gravitational waves, black holes, neutron stars, exoplanets, and the beginning of our universe. We also follow the progress of NASA's and ESA's missions to the moon, Mars, and Europa—Jupiter's ice-covered moon and more.