Astronomy - State of the Art

Join Prof. Chris Impey in this Astronomy course for beginners and explore recent astronomical discoveries, enhancing your understanding of the universe with engaging content.

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Brief Summary

This course, led by Prof. Chris Impey, dives into the latest in astronomy for beginners. You'll explore new discoveries and learn about the universe, from our Solar System to the mysteries of dark energy. Perfect for anyone curious about the stars!

Key Points

  • Amazing astronomical discoveries
  • Cutting edge of astronomy research
  • Existence of life beyond Earth
  • Black holes, dark matter, and dark energy
  • Technological innovations in telescopes

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand recent astronomical discoveries
  • Familiarity with key topics like exoplanets and galaxies
  • Insight into the technology driving modern astronomy
  • Knowledge of fundamental questions like life beyond Earth
  • Engagement through discussions and guest lectures

About This Course

Join Prof. Chris Impey in this Astronomy for beginners course and learn about today's amazing astronomical discoveries!

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.

  • 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.

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Instructors

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Chris Impey

Chris Impey is a University Distinguished Professor of Astronomy and Associate Dean of the College of Science. His research is on observational cosmology, gravitational lensing, and the evolution and structure of galaxies. He has over 180 refereed publications and 60 conference proceedings, and his work has been supported by $20 million in grants from NASA and the NSF. As a...

Instructors

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Matthew Wenger

Matthew is an educational program manager with Steward Observatory at the University of Arizona and has more than 20 years of experience in informal science education and free-choice learning. He received his PhD in astronomy education and completed a postdoctoral position in free-choice learning at Oregon State University. In addition to coordinating the development of astronomy MOOCs and conducting educational...

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Martin Formanek

Member of prof Impey's Educational Research group since 2015. Teaching Assistant at the University of Arizona since 2013. Master degree from Charles University in Prague in theoretical Physics.

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4.9 course rating
4K ratings
ui-avatar of Kamlesh Khubchand Daswani
Kamlesh K. D.
4.5
10 months ago

Great info so far and not really able to compare it with other courses

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ui-avatar of Jader Santos Valverde
Jader S. V.
4.5
10 months ago

i not like where is in english this is can in the portuguese

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ui-avatar of Mary Stokes
Mary S.
4.5
10 months ago

so far, so good.

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ui-avatar of Ketline
Ketline
5.0
1 year ago

good

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ui-avatar of Dr. P V Ramana Rao
Dr. P. V. R. R.
4.5
1 year ago

Excellent

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ui-avatar of Allan Sharpe
Allan S.
5.0
1 year ago

Good day - As an amateur astronomer I am hooked on looking up, wondering how it could possibly be what I am seeing. I hope that you will be able to find an answer for me in the near future. Good luck and God bless.

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ui-avatar of Manoj Mandal
Manoj M.
4.5
1 year ago

aswome and excellent seesion

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ui-avatar of Angel Cruz-Del Valle
Angel C. V.
5.0
1 year ago

Just wao. This is a type of course that makes me engage and learn.

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ui-avatar of Aaron H
Aaron H.
5.0
1 year ago

A very informative and very awesome course.

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ui-avatar of Trent Creekmore
Trent C.
1.0
1 year ago

The course is not "state of the art" as the content is in excess of ten years old.

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