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About the Course

"How do they know that?" Modern astronomy has made some astonishing discoveries - how stars burn and how black holes form; galaxies from the edge of the universe and killer rocks right next door; where the elements come from and how the expanding universe is accelerating. But how do we know all that? The truth is that astronomy would be impossible without technology, and every advance in astronomy is really an advance in technology. But the technology by itself is not enough. We have to apply it critically with a knowledge of physics to unlock the secrets of the Universe. Each week we will cover a different aspect of Astronomical technology, matching each piece of technology to a highlight science result. We will explain how the technology works, how it has allowed us to collect astronomical data, and, with some basic physics, how we interpret the data to make scientific discoveries. The class will consist of video lectures, weekly quizzes, and discussion forums. Each week there will be five videos, totalling approximately 40 minutes. They will be in a regular pattern - a short introduction, an example science story, an explanation of the key technology area, a look at how the technology is used in practice, and finally a look at what the future may hold....

Top reviews

EM

Jun 7, 2020

After completing the course, I was able to understand better some concepts in astronomy such as dark matter and dark energy as well as the technologies that helped uncover more truths in our universe.

BJ

Sep 22, 2020

The course was amazing especially when the instructor was explaining by using experiment instruments above all the way the instructors has taught me has completely made me understand the concepts.

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By Andrew M

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Oct 6, 2020

Excellent presentation and up-to-date information. I am better prepared to use this in the future!

By Rama S V

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Jul 6, 2019

I enjoyed doing this course. Learnt lot of things about astronomy and the way technology is used.

By Conor M

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Jan 6, 2019

A fantastic course with an insight into principal theories that I cannot wait to explore further.

By José F

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Jan 2, 2017

Great course for learning not only the way the universe work but also the way we have learned it!

By Krishna B

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Jan 8, 2023

Fabulous course, completed all the modules in just 2 days... A great journey indeed! Keep it up!

By PRIYA

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Jun 8, 2020

It is very much informational, apt content. I enjoyed this course and learned a lot. Thankyou.

By Txinto V

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Nov 2, 2017

Easy but a good approach to astronomy science cases where instrumentation help is fundamental.

By Paul H

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Mar 12, 2022

This has helped me understand areas of astronomy and astrophysics I previously struggled with

By SIRI.L

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Jan 6, 2019

gives an insight on technology and instrumentation used in astronomy and very well explained.

By Parinnay

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May 26, 2021

Absolutely loved the course. Andy and Catherine are amazing teachers and I've learned a lot.

By Scott I

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Feb 14, 2022

This is a wonderful, understandable, well explained course that was a pleasure to complete.

By Varun K

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Jun 7, 2020

Amazing course! The concepts were delivered very elegantly. Worth enrolling this course.

By Eileen F

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Apr 30, 2020

Brilliant and so informative. Hope you do a follow up course. Many thanks, Eileen Fraser

By Harshavardhan P

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Mar 31, 2023

The course was really knowledgeable about technics used in Astronomy and Astrophysics.

By dulce l v

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Dec 28, 2020

interesting new ideas not exposed by similar courses. Simple and easy to make course.

By Baoyi G

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Dec 5, 2020

Great course to introduce technologies for Astronomy! Plus the Professors are so fun!

By Shahistha

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Aug 6, 2020

Andy and Catherine has been really helpful in all waya and made it really intresting.

By Mohak P

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May 24, 2020

Fascinating methodology of explaining, and very informative in an interesting manner!

By Adrian F

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Dec 16, 2018

Clear, understandable, accessible explanations of astrophysics. Excellent! Thank you!

By Virgil A

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Nov 16, 2020

Really interesting MOOC! I recommend it to anyone who is interested in space topic !

By Shoumik D

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Jun 4, 2020

Loved the course. Gave me a proper idea of modern astronomy. Instructors were great.

By Michael O

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Jul 21, 2020

Good course for beginners / amateurs that are interested in the field of Astronomy.

By Mitin Y

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Jul 15, 2023

It was a good course to understand the importance of technology for the astronomy.

By Roland U

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Oct 14, 2017

Good and Interesting course, specifically about the Technology used for Astronomy.

By Yasmin C d S

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Feb 1, 2023

Eu adorei esse curso, recomendo demais para pessoas que se interessem no assunto.