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Astronomy Series

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Description

  • Astronomy Series (May 21 - July 9) 
    • Sign up for all the lectures. 
  • 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 PM, 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: Hubble & JST
    • The Future of Large Telescopes
  • A Stars Life: Nebulae, Both 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: An Explosive Finish
    • Supernova Observations
  • The Big Theory of Everything: Evolution of Space, Galaxies, and Blackholes (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 Is the Universe Really Made Of?
  • Night Star Viewing - Dates TBD with Class Participants (June 26, July 2, July 9)
    • Weather permitting, we will be viewing the stars!

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, in whole or in part, will be given on or after the first day of class.
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Instructor

Bruce Horrocks has been an amateur astronomer with a fascination for space and rockets since he was young. He has served in the local Cache Valley Astronomy Society club for the past 6 years, with 3 years as president. He will be accompanied by several other members of the CVAS, who will bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to each session.

How to Register

Price: $10

Location: Health Sciences, H1402

Date: Various Dates - See Codes Below

Time: 6 - 7:30 pm

Registration Code

Astronomy Series

Class Dates Day Time Code Cost
May 21 - July 9 Thurs 6 - 7:30 pm CE40 0060 01 LC $60

 

Science and the Universe: A Brief Tour

Class Dates Day Time Code Cost
May 21 Thurs 6 - 7:30 pm CE40 0060 02 LC $10

 

Solar Radiation: The Electromagnetic Spectrum

Class Dates Day Time Code Cost
May 28 Thurs 6 - 7:30 pm CE40 0060 03 LC $10

 

Other Worlds: An Introduction to the Solar System

Class Dates Day Time Code Cost
June 4 Thurs 6 - 7:30 pm CE40 0060 04 LC $10

 

Tools of the trade: Astronomical Instruments and Software

Class Dates Day Time Code Cost
June 11 Thurs 6 - 7:30 pm CE40 0060 05 LC $10

 

A Stars Life: Nebulae, Both the Birth and Death of Stars

Class Dates Day Time Code Cost
June 18 Thurs 6 - 7:30 pm CE40 0060 06 LC $10

 

The Big Theory of Everything: Evolution of Space, Galaxies, and Blackholes

Class Dates Day Time Code Cost
June 25 Thurs 6 - 7:30 pm CE40 0060 07 LC $10

 

Night Star Viewing

Class Dates Day Time Code Cost
June 26, July 2, July 9 Thurs 6 - 7:30 pm CE40 0060 08 LC $10

 

 

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