Course Schedule – Fall 2023 / Science / ACROSS THE UNIVERSE

Coordinators: Michael Hamburg, Vickie Costa

This voyage is perfect for anyone who has ever wondered what the universe
is, where it came from, and where it is heading.

Beginning with the mostcurrent developments, we will begin right here on Earth, soar through the Solar System, touch the stars and continue on towards the farthest reaches of the observable universe. Prior knowledge or any technical expertise in math or science is not required. Just bring your questions and a sense of wonder.

 

A WEEK / TUESDAY / 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

ACROSS THE UNIVERSE
DatePresenterTitle
Sep 05Michael HamburgA Tour of the Cosmos
Sep 19Marion ShultheisSpace Missions: Past, Present, and Future
Oct 03Michael HamburgThe James Webb Space Telescope
Oct 17Vicki CostaThe Moon
Oct 31Michael HamburgThe Rise of Life (with a visit to the Museum of Natural History on Nov. 10)
Nov 14Michael HamburgThis Just In!
Dec 05Steve AllenHow the Principles of Relativity and Symmetry Have Shaped Physics and Our Understanding of the Universe from the Ancient Greeks to the Very Latest Scientific Advances

 


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