Cosmic Photography Course - The Great Courses

Embark on a captivating 30-minute cosmic photography course that unveils the wonders captured by the Hubble Space Telescope. Delve into the iconic Eagle Nebula image, exploring its fantasy-like landscape of emerging young stars and interstellar molecular clouds. Discover the unique advantages of Hubble's position above Earth's atmosphere, allowing for unparalleled clarity in observing planets, stars, and galaxies. Journey through various celestial phenomena, including dust clouds in the Milky Way, Bok Globules, the Horsehead Nebula, and emission nebulae. Gain insights into star formation processes and the scientific significance of Hubble's groundbreaking images. This visually stunning lecture, part of a larger series on understanding the universe through Hubble's greatest images, offers both novice and experienced stargazers a comprehensive look at cosmic photography and recent astronomical discoveries.