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Vancouver Island University
Astronomy
- Nanaimo, Canada
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On-Campus
English
Introduction to fundamental principles in astronomy. Topics include geocentric vs. heliocentric astronomy, the celestial sphere, navigating the night sky, tides and eclipses, and a detailed examination of the planets and other solar system objects. Includes a bi-weekly lab and observing sessions, weather permitting. Observational Astronomy: Observational astronomers use telescopes and other instruments to observe celestial objects and phenomena.
Perimeter Institute
Cosmology
- Waterloo, Canada
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Distance Learning
English
This learning module provides an introduction to modern cosmology and how it explains some experimental facts about our Universe. We start by discussing the homogenous universe described by the FRW spacetime, explain the various components of the matter content, touch on Big Bang Nucleosynthesis, CMB, dark matter, and dark energy. We also discuss motivations for introducing inflation and how it predicts the right kind of fluctuations that lead to the structure formation in our Universe.
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Astronomy includes both the theory and observation of celestial objects in the sky. Studies may require physics courses and some programs may teach students how to use telescopes, star charts, and special computer software. A student interested in using creative thinking and problem-solving may enjoy studying this topic.
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