This course is designed for anyone who is interested in learning more about modern astronomy. We will help you get up to date on the most recent astronomical discoveries while also providing support at an introductory level for those who have no background in science.
Astronomy: Exploring Time and Space
University of ArizonaAbout this Course
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Approx. 44 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: English
Skills you will gain
Solar SystemsChemistryTheory Of RelativityAstrobiology
Learner Career Outcomes
30%
started a new career after completing these courses
23%
got a tangible career benefit from this course
Shareable Certificate
Earn a Certificate upon completion
100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Flexible deadlines
Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
Beginner Level
Approx. 44 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: English
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University of Arizona
The University of Arizona is the state’s land-grant university and a member of the Association of American Universities—made up of just 62 universities in the country. As one of the world’s premier public research universities, the university conducts more than $625 million of research annually. Home to two allopathic medical schools in Tucson and Phoenix, the UA Tech Park, and a member of the Arizona Space Grant Consortium, the university creates an $8.3 billion economic impact for Arizona. U.S. News and World Report placed 14 University of Arizona graduate programs among the top 20 in the nation and it is one of the nation’s top producers of Fulbright Scholars. With its strategic academic and business plan, “Never Settle,” as its guide, the university is producing graduates who are global citizens, engaged leaders, and fulfilled individuals.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
1 hour to complete
Astronomy: Exploring Time and Space
Here you can find all of the introductory information, course syllabus, and current announcements.
1 hour to complete
2 videos (Total 4 min), 6 readings, 1 quiz
6 readings
About the course10m
About us10m
Social media10m
Syllabus10m
Grading policy10m
Course Participation and Motivation Survey10m
1 practice exercise
Survey Verification "Quiz"4m
6 hours to complete
Science and History
Science combines logic and evidence to increase our understanding of the natural world, including remote and inaccessible regions of space and time.
6 hours to complete
18 videos (Total 194 min), 3 readings, 3 quizzes
18 videos
Vision6m
Discovery7m
Imagination8m
Reasoning6m
Uncertainty and Measurements14m
Causation and Correlation6m
Evidence11m
Scientific Method15m
Information10m
Ancient Astronomy21m
Calendars13m
Lunar Cultural Connections7m
Greek Science16m
Copernican Revolution11m
Kepler5m
Galileo14m
Copernican Vindication9m
3 readings
Lesson one overview10m
Lecture slide .pdfs10m
Supplementary materials10m
2 practice exercises
Science and History Quiz A20m
Science and History Quiz B20m
2 hours to complete
The Night Sky
Astronomy is the oldest science, and its history shows a growing realization of our insignificant status in a vast and ancient universe.
2 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 45 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz
7 videos
The Naked Eye7m
Daily Motion5m
Annual Motion10m
The Moon8m
Eclipses5m
The Planets5m
3 readings
Lesson two overview10m
Lecture slide .pdfs10m
Supplementary materials10m
1 practice exercise
Night Sky Quiz16m
5 hours to complete
The Tools of Astronomy
A continuing revolution in telescope design and construction is giving astronomers an unprecedented set of tools for exploring the universe.
5 hours to complete
17 videos (Total 129 min), 3 readings, 3 quizzes
17 videos
Telescopes7m
Observing Limitations5m
Observing Solutions9m
Adaptive Optics5m
Interferometers5m
Detectors9m
Space Astronomy6m
Hubble Space Telescope12m
Hubble Images9m
Hubble Space Telescope Service Missions5m
Big Glass11m
Invisible Waves8m
Beyond Vision4m
Gravitational Waves11m
An Update on Gravitational Waves8m
Frontiers5m
3 readings
Lesson three overview10m
Lecture slide .pdfs10m
Supplementary materials10m
2 practice exercises
Tools for Astronomy Quiz A18m
Tools for Astronomy Quiz B8m
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM ASTRONOMY: EXPLORING TIME AND SPACE
by UAJun 26, 2019
Amazing introductory course and covers wide variety of topics ranging from history, to astronomy to astrobiology. Really great of amateur astronomers and for anyone who is remotely interested in it.
by CRMay 28, 2020
I was delighted to take this excellent course, the level of detail was perfect, the content very complete, Chris Impey was brilliant in the way he presented and commented on all the aspects covered.
by SMJul 1, 2020
Amazing introductory course and covers wide variety of topics ranging from history, to astronomy to astrobiology. Really great of amateur astronomers and for anyone who is remotely interested in it.
by SJJun 20, 2020
This course help me to learn many interesting thing. And sir was fabulous in teaching .And all material and stuff including videos and photos make learning very easy. Fully satisfied by the course
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