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.
Overview
Syllabus
The Space Between Stars is Not Empty
The Public Acclaim of the Eagle Nebula
Examining the Dust Clouds in the Milky Way Galaxy
What Are Molecular Clouds?
Bok Globule, Barnard 68: The "Black Cloud"
Exploring the Horsehead Nebula
What Is an Emission Nebula?
Orion: One of the Most Familiar Constellations
Peering Inside the Eagle Nebula
New Clues to the Process of Star Formation
Observing Disks Associated With Star Formation
Scientific Significance of Eagle Nebula Image
Taught by
Wondrium
