This is an introductory astronomy survey class that covers our understanding of the physical universe and its major constituents, including planetary systems, stars, galaxies, black holes, quasars, larger structures, and the universe as a whole.
The Evolving Universe
The Evolving Universe
Instructor: S. George Djorgovski
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AA
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2021
Brilliantly compiled course content and is one of the best ways to build a foundation in astronomy and astrophysics for all those interested out there
CM
Reviewed on Aug 13, 2020
Excellent course, although the math was a bit overwhelming. I however achieved my goal of gaining a broader understanding of the universe.
AH
Reviewed on Oct 18, 2015
Took this professor's course in Galaxies and Cosmology which was for 2nd year physics majors. I think this course is a more general course for non-physics-majors. Excellent course!
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