This course on telescopes in astronomy aims to teach students about the different types of telescopes, observing limitations, solutions, adaptive optics, interferometers, detectors, space astronomy, the Hubble Space Telescope, big glass telescopes, invisible waves, gravity waves, and the latest updates on gravity waves. The course covers various individual skills such as understanding telescope technology, interpreting telescope images, and analyzing data from telescopes. The teaching method includes lectures, demonstrations, and possibly hands-on activities. This course is intended for individuals interested in astronomy, space science, or telescopes.
Overview
Syllabus
3.00 Telescopes Intro.
3.01 Telescopes.
3.02 Observing Limitations.
3.03 Observing Solutions.
3.04 Adaptive Optics.
3.05 Interferometers.
3.06 Detectors.
3.07 Space Astronomy.
3.08 Hubble Space Telescope.
3.09 Hubble Images.
3.10 Hubble Space Telescope Service Missions.
3.11 Big Glass.
3.12 Invisible Waves.
3.13 Beyond Vision.
3.14 Gravity Waves.
3.15 An Update on Gravity Waves.
3.16 Frontiers.
Taught by
Teach Astronomy
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5.0 rating, based on 1 Class Central review
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I have watched/listened to all the videos in this series and found them very informative. The Professor is very knowledgeable and easy to understand, plus he is great at giving explanations of concepts that the average person won't understand.
