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"How do they know that?" Modern astronomy has made some astonishing discoveries - how stars burn and how black holes form; galaxies from the edge of the universe and killer rocks right next door; where the elements come from and how the expanding universe is accelerating. But how do we know all that? The truth is that astronomy would be impossible without technology, and every advance in astronomy is really an advance in technology. But the technology by itself is not enough. We have to apply it critically with a knowledge of physics to unlock the secrets of the Universe. Each week we will cover a different aspect of Astronomical technology, matching each piece of technology to a highlight science result. We will explain how the technology works, how it has allowed us to collect astronomical data, and, with some basic physics, how we interpret the data to make scientific discoveries. The class will consist of video lectures, weekly quizzes, and discussion forums. Each week there will be five videos, totalling approximately 40 minutes. They will be in a regular pattern - a short introduction, an example science story, an explanation of the key technology area, a look at how the technology is used in practice, and finally a look at what the future may hold....

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EM

Jun 7, 2020

After completing the course, I was able to understand better some concepts in astronomy such as dark matter and dark energy as well as the technologies that helped uncover more truths in our universe.

BJ

Sep 22, 2020

The course was amazing especially when the instructor was explaining by using experiment instruments above all the way the instructors has taught me has completely made me understand the concepts.

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创建者 Aarón G H

May 1, 2020

A great option to understand how different astronomical achievements have been possible with the indispensable co-work with technology.

创建者 Pramodini P

Aug 5, 2020

This course was very informative and useful. Both the professors were very good at their teaching. A wonderful course not to be missed

创建者 Nilesh A

May 16, 2020

It's a pretty basic course if you want to know astronomically how things are done and to explain it to your kid or students in class.

创建者 Kelsey W W T

Sep 24, 2025

A really interesting course despite being old. It's nice to know certain concepts and the process and technology behind astronomy.

创建者 Ajith N

Apr 5, 2020

It was really Interesting and informative .. I hope I get chance to do and know more about Astrophysics. Thank you for this course.

创建者 Greg n

Feb 19, 2020

Andy and Catherine do a wonderful job of explaining the cosmos questions and how technology is answering those questions.

Thank you!

创建者 Leonard S

Jan 21, 2020

Very interesting entertaining introduction to this topic. I would look forward to other courses on this topic by these presenters.

创建者 Fabiha N

Jul 6, 2019

Very good course. It gives a very clear explanation regarding the ways adopted by the scientists to discover the amazing universe.

创建者 ADITI N

Jun 5, 2020

I really enjoyed learning about this topics..overall a very good experience and got to learn something new.

Thank you so much

创建者 Ramnath S K

Nov 5, 2020

A very insightful and down to basics course that provided insights into the technology behind explorations of the universe.

创建者 Alexander W

Oct 11, 2018

This course was engaging and easy to understand. I'd recommend it to anyone even remoty interested in the subject material.

创建者 Juan M G

Feb 14, 2017

Amazing course! Brings me a lot of updated information regarding technic that how mesure an observe the universe currently

创建者 Nicholas G

Mar 6, 2023

brilliant course! Will definately be looking at the Astrobiology. Shame this is not part of a specialisation program.

创建者 David M

Feb 7, 2019

The professors were friendly, animated and explained concepts well in a manner that was easy to follow and understand.

创建者 Karolina

Dec 4, 2020

I loved this course! It was interesting and now I understand atrotech so much better. I highly recommed this course.

创建者 Vasant P

Mar 21, 2020

Great introduction to spectroscopy. Both instructors did a great job keeping the course informative and exciting.

创建者 NAVYFIREMEDIC610

Aug 17, 2017

Excellent course. I highly recommend anyone interested in viewing the night sky and Astronomy to take this course.

创建者 Marwan A

Jan 20, 2025

One of the best Physics courses I attended . its really well prepared and The instructors are more than Perfect .

创建者 Ronnie P

Feb 14, 2023

The course was very informative that excites me to take further courses. Thank you very much Catherine and Andy!

创建者 Sumeet D

Nov 19, 2020

Excellent course I ever had till now.

very simple yet very effective language and description.

Thank you Both :)

创建者 Robert B

Mar 11, 2017

Very good course. Explanations of new technology and

basic concepts were informative and easy to understand.

创建者 L A L

May 3, 2023

I have been an astrophysicist for years and I still learnt a few things and thoroughly enjoyed this course!

创建者 Tanmoy B

Sep 19, 2022

This course is for beginners. This is a very simple course that covers some basic level maths. Overall good

创建者 Francisco M F

Mar 3, 2017

Excelente curso, bastante completo y muy interesante. Muy buen profesor me gustaría conocerlo algún día!!!!