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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Analyzing the Universe by Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

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About the Course

Using publicly available data from NASA of actual satellite observations of astronomical x-ray sources, we explore some of the mysteries of the cosmos, including neutron stars, black holes, quasars and supernovae. We will analyze energy spectra and time series data to understand how these incredible objects work. We utilize an imaging tool called DS9 to explore the amazing diversity of astronomical observations that have made x-ray astronomy one of the most active and exciting fields of scientific investigation in the past 50 years. Each week we will explore a different facet of x-ray astronomy. Beginning with an introduction to the nature of image formation, we then move on to examples of how our imaging program, DS9, can aid our understanding of real satellite data. You will using the actual data that scientists use when doing their work. Nothing is "canned". You will be able to appreciate the excitement that astronomers felt when they made their important discoveries concerning periodic binary x-ray sources, supernovae and their remnants, and extragalactic sources that have shaped our understanding of cosmology....

Top reviews

BA

Apr 24, 2021

Really awesome class. Prof. Matilsky is that physics teacher we all want to have. He's funny and inspires a positive attitude towards the material. Thank you!

JD

Nov 3, 2019

Challenging, fascinating, stimulating - hard work but well worth it. Prof Matilsky is inspiring

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Sep 13, 2021

Informativ and interesting.

By Uriah C

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Oct 5, 2021

best course Ive ever taken

By Krish M

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Oct 17, 2021

Very informative Course

By Winston A W

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Aug 13, 2020

Excellent, thank you.

By Melina A S

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Sep 17, 2020

Great course!!

By Joe T

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Dec 31, 2021

Great course!

By Sathish k

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Aug 18, 2020

Very useful

By havva a

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May 15, 2021

Amazing

By Anchitha M

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Jan 16, 2022

mazing

By Saurav K

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Oct 29, 2020

best for beginners to learn some aspects of the universe

By Edward U

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May 7, 2022

Excellent course.

By Robert M

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Sep 21, 2020

could not access DS9 Ap so cancelled course

By Deleted A

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Feb 3, 2021

Cannot Unenroll