Conversations with the Cosmos
Part of the Spring 2007 Community Education Series at
Weber State University
| Course ID: |
0730 35230 |
| Instructor: |
Shane Larson, Ph.D. |
| Days: |
Tuesdays, Mar. 6-Apr. 3 (no class Mar. 13) |
| Hours: |
6:30-7:30 p.m. |
| Site: |
Lind Lecture Hall, rm. 221,
WSU Ogden Campus |
| Fee: |
$39 |
The story of astronomy is about us: how we came to understand the cosmos around
us and what our place in it is. In these four weeks, we'll introduce ourselves
to the cosmos from the comfort of planet Earth.
Week 1: EYES ON THE SKY
* Constellations, sky phenomena
* Observing the sky with your eyes,
binoculars and telescopes |
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Week 3: THE LIVES OF THE STARS
* Galaxies
* Stellar birth, evolution and death
* Black holes, white dwarfs and neutron stars |
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Week 2: WORLDS OF FIRE AND ICE
* The formation of the planets
* Terrestrial and giant planets
* Looking for life |
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Week 4: THE ORIGIN AND FATE OF THE UNIVERSE
* The Big Bang
* Dark matter and dark energy |
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