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Introduction to Astronomy: Cosmology

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This course on Cosmology aims to introduce learners to the scales of space, Olbers Paradox, lookback time, contents of the universe, the Big Bang theory, the early universe, and the concept of the Multiverse. The course teaches about the microwave background, unification, and the present and future of the universe. The teaching method includes lectures and theoretical explanations. This course is intended for individuals interested in astronomy, cosmology, and the origins of the universe.

Syllabus

10.00 Cosmology Intro.
10.01 Scales of Space.
10.02 Olbers Paradox.
10.03 Old Light and Lookback Time.
10.04 Contents of the Universe.
10.05 Cosmology.
10.06 Microwave Background.
10.07 Big Bang.
10.08 Unification.
10.09 Early Universe.
10.10 Present and Future.
10.11 The Multiverse: Quantum Genesis.
10.12 The Multiverse: Brane Theory.

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