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Understanding the Universe: An Introduction to Astronomy
(40 lectures, 45 minutes/lecture)
Course No. 180
Taught by Alex Filippenko
University of California at Berkeley
Ph.D., California Institute of Technology
640x480 Xvid .avi
128 kbps CBR MP3
"The most incomprehensible thing about the universe is that it's comprehensible."
—Albert Einstein
Astronomy, the science of the universe, exists because Einstein's awe-inspiring insight is correct. Even more thrilling is this: what we comprehend about the universe has increased dramatically in recent years.
Why Now?
This course taught at this time, by this professor—is a scientific adventure. We have the good luck to be alive during a "golden age" of astronomical research and discovery.
Ten years ago, black holes and planets around other stars had not yet been observed. Now, they are discovered every month.
Ten years ago, the universe was thought to be a very different size and age than we think it is now.
Ten years ago, scientists could not find the 90% of the universe that was "missing" if the Big Bang theory was true—and they still haven't found it.
With this course, you can share in the almost daily excitement as we learn more about the universe.
Why This Course?
Dr. Filippenko uses hundreds of Hubble telescope images and his own carefully prepared diagrams to make astronomical concepts clear and accessible. Without the need for an extensive background in mathematics or physics, you'll gain a solid grasp of the basic laws that govern the cosmos and make it a far more amazing place than most of us suspect.
Professor Filippenko teaches astronomy at the University of California at Berkeley, one of America's premier centers of scientific investigation. His principal research interests are supernovae (exploding stars), active galaxies, black holes, and observational cosmology. More than 260 scientific publications and some 280 abstracts and astronomical circulars have reported the results of his work. His research accomplishments have also won him recognition in the form of several major awards, including the Newton Lacy Pierce Prize of the American Astronomical Society.
Moreover, Professor Filippenko has distinguished himself as a teacher. You'll see why he has won both of UC-Berkeley's top two teaching awards, and why in 1995, 2001, 2003, and 2004 students voted him Best Professor on campus.
One student raved, "Filippenko is an incredible lecturer. He's the most enthusiastic professor I have seen on campus, and the subject matter is fascinating."
His rare ability to convey complex material in an understandable, engaging way led Professor Filippenko to prominent roles in such widely viewed television documentaries as "Mysteries of Deep Space" and "Stephen Hawking's Universe."
After viewing Understanding the Universe, listening to Professor Filippenko's explanations of astronomical phenomena, and seeing many of these phenomena for yourself in the photographs, you will understand why he has won repeated praise from fellow scientists and students alike.
Course Lecture Titles
1. A Grand Tour of the Cosmos
2. Journey Through Space and Time
3. Light—The Supreme Informant
4. The Fingerprints of Atoms
5. Tools of the Trade
6. Space Telescopes and the Celestial Sphere
7. Our Sun—The Nearest Star
8. Lunar Phases and Glorious Eclipses
9. The Early History of Astronomy
10. The Copernican Revolution
11. On the Shoulders of Giants
12. One Small Step—The Earth and Moon
13. Paradise Lost—Venus and Mars
14. Planetary Behemoths—Jupiter and Saturn
15. Distant Worlds and Solar System Debris
16. Comets and Catastrophic Collisions
17. Distant Suns
18. Social Stars—Binaries and Clusters
19. Nature’s Nuclear Reactors
20. The Fate of Our Sun
21. Exploding Stars—Celestial Fireworks
22. The Corpses of Massive Stars
23. Hearts of Darkness
24. The Quest for Black Holes
25. Starting at Home—The Milky Way
26. One Giant Leap—Other Galaxies
27. The Dark Side of Matter
28. The Birth and Life of Galaxies
29. Quasars—Cosmic Powerhouses
30. In the Belly of the Beast
31. Are We Alone? The Search Begins
32. Communicating with Extraterrestrials
33. The Expansion of the Universe
34. The Age of the Universe
35. The Geometry and Fate of the Universe
36. Einstein’s Biggest Blunder?
37. Echoes of the Big Bang
38. In the Beginning
39. The Ultimate Free Lunch?
40. A Universe of Universes
(40 lectures, 45 minutes/lecture)
Course No. 180
Taught by Alex Filippenko
University of California at Berkeley
Ph.D., California Institute of Technology
640x480 Xvid .avi
128 kbps CBR MP3
"The most incomprehensible thing about the universe is that it's comprehensible."
—Albert Einstein
Astronomy, the science of the universe, exists because Einstein's awe-inspiring insight is correct. Even more thrilling is this: what we comprehend about the universe has increased dramatically in recent years.
Why Now?
This course taught at this time, by this professor—is a scientific adventure. We have the good luck to be alive during a "golden age" of astronomical research and discovery.
Ten years ago, black holes and planets around other stars had not yet been observed. Now, they are discovered every month.
Ten years ago, the universe was thought to be a very different size and age than we think it is now.
Ten years ago, scientists could not find the 90% of the universe that was "missing" if the Big Bang theory was true—and they still haven't found it.
With this course, you can share in the almost daily excitement as we learn more about the universe.
Why This Course?
Dr. Filippenko uses hundreds of Hubble telescope images and his own carefully prepared diagrams to make astronomical concepts clear and accessible. Without the need for an extensive background in mathematics or physics, you'll gain a solid grasp of the basic laws that govern the cosmos and make it a far more amazing place than most of us suspect.
Professor Filippenko teaches astronomy at the University of California at Berkeley, one of America's premier centers of scientific investigation. His principal research interests are supernovae (exploding stars), active galaxies, black holes, and observational cosmology. More than 260 scientific publications and some 280 abstracts and astronomical circulars have reported the results of his work. His research accomplishments have also won him recognition in the form of several major awards, including the Newton Lacy Pierce Prize of the American Astronomical Society.
Moreover, Professor Filippenko has distinguished himself as a teacher. You'll see why he has won both of UC-Berkeley's top two teaching awards, and why in 1995, 2001, 2003, and 2004 students voted him Best Professor on campus.
One student raved, "Filippenko is an incredible lecturer. He's the most enthusiastic professor I have seen on campus, and the subject matter is fascinating."
His rare ability to convey complex material in an understandable, engaging way led Professor Filippenko to prominent roles in such widely viewed television documentaries as "Mysteries of Deep Space" and "Stephen Hawking's Universe."
After viewing Understanding the Universe, listening to Professor Filippenko's explanations of astronomical phenomena, and seeing many of these phenomena for yourself in the photographs, you will understand why he has won repeated praise from fellow scientists and students alike.
Course Lecture Titles
1. A Grand Tour of the Cosmos
2. Journey Through Space and Time
3. Light—The Supreme Informant
4. The Fingerprints of Atoms
5. Tools of the Trade
6. Space Telescopes and the Celestial Sphere
7. Our Sun—The Nearest Star
8. Lunar Phases and Glorious Eclipses
9. The Early History of Astronomy
10. The Copernican Revolution
11. On the Shoulders of Giants
12. One Small Step—The Earth and Moon
13. Paradise Lost—Venus and Mars
14. Planetary Behemoths—Jupiter and Saturn
15. Distant Worlds and Solar System Debris
16. Comets and Catastrophic Collisions
17. Distant Suns
18. Social Stars—Binaries and Clusters
19. Nature’s Nuclear Reactors
20. The Fate of Our Sun
21. Exploding Stars—Celestial Fireworks
22. The Corpses of Massive Stars
23. Hearts of Darkness
24. The Quest for Black Holes
25. Starting at Home—The Milky Way
26. One Giant Leap—Other Galaxies
27. The Dark Side of Matter
28. The Birth and Life of Galaxies
29. Quasars—Cosmic Powerhouses
30. In the Belly of the Beast
31. Are We Alone? The Search Begins
32. Communicating with Extraterrestrials
33. The Expansion of the Universe
34. The Age of the Universe
35. The Geometry and Fate of the Universe
36. Einstein’s Biggest Blunder?
37. Echoes of the Big Bang
38. In the Beginning
39. The Ultimate Free Lunch?
40. A Universe of Universes
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