Astronomy Series
Astronomy Series (May 21 – July 9)
Participants may sign up for all lectures in the series.
Science and the Universe: A Brief Tour (May 21)
- The nature of astronomy
- The nature of gravity
- The laws of nature
- Numbers in astronomy
Solar Radiation: The Electromagnetic Spectrum (May 28)
- Sources of sunshine: thermal and gravitational energy
- Mass, energy, and the theory of relativity
- The solar interior
- Solar observations of the sun prior to class, weather permitting
Other Worlds: An Introduction to the Solar System (June 4)
- Overview of our planetary system
- Composition and structure of planets
- Exploring the outer planets
- The giant planets
- Meteorites: stones from heaven
- Comets: trailing clouds of glory
- Planet viewing after class at 9:30 p.m., weather permitting
Tools of the Trade: Astronomical Instruments and Software (June 11)
- Telescope basics
- Telescopes today
- Visible-light detectors and instruments
- Radio telescopes
- Observations outside Earth’s atmosphere, including Hubble and James Webb Space Telescope
- The future of large telescopes
A Star’s Life: Nebulae, the Birth and Death of Stars (June 18)
- Star formation
- Evolution from the main sequence to red giants
- Star clusters
- The death of low-mass stars
- Evolution of massive stars and supernovae
- Supernova observations
The Big Theory of Everything: Evolution of Space, Galaxies, and Black Holes (June 25)
- Introducing general relativity
- Spacetime and gravity
- Black holes
- Evidence for black holes
- The age of the universe
- The beginning of the universe
- The cosmic microwave background
- What the universe is made of
Night Star Viewing (Dates to Be Determined)
Weather permitting, participants will have opportunities for night sky viewing on June 26, July 2, and July 9.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Individuals are responsible for canceling their registration should they not be able to attend. Refunds will not be issued for non-attendance. Cancellations received before the first day of class will receive a 100% refund. No refunds will be given on or after the first day of class.
About the Class
Registration
Astronomy Series
| Class Date | Registration Code (phone registration) |
|---|---|
| May 21 - July 9 | CE40 0060 01 LC |
Science and the Universe
| Class Date | Registration Code (phone registration) |
|---|---|
| May 21 | CE40 0060 02 LC |
Solar Radiation
| Class Date | Registration Code (phone registration) |
|---|---|
| May 28 | CE40 0060 03 LC |
Other Worlds
| Class Date | Registration Code (phone registration) |
|---|---|
| June 4 | CE40 0060 04 LC |
Astronomical Instruments & Software
| Class Date | Registration Code (phone registration) |
|---|---|
| June 11 | CE40 0060 05 LC |
A Star's Life
| Class Date | Registration Code (phone registration) |
|---|---|
| June 18 | CE40 0060 06 LC |
The Big Theory of Everything
| Class Date | Registration Code (phone registration) |
|---|---|
| June 25 | CE40 0060 07 LC |
Night Star Viewing
| Class Date | Registration Code (phone registration) |
|---|---|
| June 26, July 2, July 9 | CE40 0060 09 LC |
Need help? If you have any issues with registration, contact Student Services.
Phone:
435-753-6780
Our Mission
The mission of the Bridgerland Technical College is to deliver competency-based, employer-guided career and technical education to both secondary and post-secondary students through traditional and technology-enhanced
methodologies. This hands-on technical education provides occupational education, skills training, and workforce development to support the educational and economic development of the Bear River Region.