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Our Universe and How It Works - With Jo Dunkley

The Royal Institution via YouTube

Overview

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This course explores the origins and evolution of the universe, tracing its history from the Big Bang to the present day and beyond. The learning outcomes include understanding the accelerating expansion of the universe, the possibility of multiple universes, and the mysteries of invisible matter. The course teaches skills such as analyzing cosmological phenomena, interpreting data from telescopes, and engaging in cutting-edge debates in astrophysics. The teaching method involves a lecture format with insights from an award-winning astrophysicist. The intended audience includes individuals interested in cosmology, astronomy, and the mysteries of the universe.

Syllabus

Intro
Our Quest
The Solar System
Parallax
How do we know
Levitz Law
Real galaxies
Galaxy clusters
The observable universe
The question
Invisible matter
Solar systems
Trappist I
The Big Story
How to tell if the universe is growing
The Big Bang
Our Local Story

Taught by

The Royal Institution

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