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About the Course

"How do they know that?" Modern astronomy has made some astonishing discoveries - how stars burn and how black holes form; galaxies from the edge of the universe and killer rocks right next door; where the elements come from and how the expanding universe is accelerating. But how do we know all that? The truth is that astronomy would be impossible without technology, and every advance in astronomy is really an advance in technology. But the technology by itself is not enough. We have to apply it critically with a knowledge of physics to unlock the secrets of the Universe. Each week we will cover a different aspect of Astronomical technology, matching each piece of technology to a highlight science result. We will explain how the technology works, how it has allowed us to collect astronomical data, and, with some basic physics, how we interpret the data to make scientific discoveries. The class will consist of video lectures, weekly quizzes, and discussion forums. Each week there will be five videos, totalling approximately 40 minutes. They will be in a regular pattern - a short introduction, an example science story, an explanation of the key technology area, a look at how the technology is used in practice, and finally a look at what the future may hold. Learners can apply for Financial Aid directly with Coursera to assist with the cost of accessing the full course and gaining a certificate for successfully completing the course....

Top reviews

GS

Sep 24, 2020

Really well planned and thought out course. Though, I have one suggestion, can you please make a separate video on live demonstration of a telescope, just like you did in case of spectroscopy.

RE

Jan 1, 2019

The professors were clear and well-articulated. It might have been my expectations but I had hoped for a deeper dive into the technology and more use of Math & Physics.

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By Manan A

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Jul 3, 2019

nice and short course from a great university and professors

By Aline S

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Oct 5, 2017

It was a great overview! I looking forward for more courses.

By Denise W

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Feb 6, 2018

Thank you for putting on this course, I really enjoyed it.

By craig c

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Jan 10, 2020

Great course on the science and the tools of astronomer

By Jason M

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Jun 24, 2019

excellent level of detail, very clear delivery. Perfect.

By Shouvik M

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Jul 11, 2021

Very good Introductory Course for astronomy technology.

By Adelene C P

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Oct 27, 2020

I have gained a lot from this course. Very informative.

By Francesco V

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Sep 14, 2017

Very interesting and inspiring, thanks to the teachers!

By DANIEL D R

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Jul 26, 2021

THANKS, I'VE LEARNT LOTS OF THINGS ABOUT ASTROPHYSICS.

By Joumana H

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Aug 5, 2024

I want the certificate of this course, I can pay you

By Dominique F

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Feb 12, 2024

Extremely enjoyable, clear and well presented course

By Yanina U

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Nov 15, 2020

Excellent. Thankful to the teachers for this course.

By Juan I A

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Aug 26, 2020

Explanations are very OK! i really liked this course

By Zhenyu C

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Nov 25, 2018

Great Introductory Course for Astronomical Discovery

By KUNTAL K G

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Jan 4, 2017

The course was well planned, thorough and organized.

By J H S D A

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Feb 9, 2023

It was an amazing experience learning this course.

By Emanuel A G

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Jul 19, 2020

Simplemente fantástico!!

muchas gracias por todo :D

By Chandra S

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Mar 5, 2020

Exceptional Course.

Thank You Andy and Catherine:)

By domc28

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Dec 10, 2024

One of the best course that I ever had Great job

By Aniket R

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Jun 25, 2020

A wonderful course to explore the universe !!!!

By Rajalakshmi

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Oct 6, 2024

Very good introductory course about telescopes

By Jorge P

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Jul 20, 2022

Wonderful and interesting....Thank you for it.

By Peter S

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Feb 23, 2021

Very well organised and really well presented.

By Erica L

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Oct 4, 2019

Es un excelente curso, altamente recomentable!

By shakib C

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Mar 21, 2018

Learn lots of interesting things. Thank you.