
An Introduction to the Universe: The Big Ideas of Astronomy
Guy Consolmagno
Let the beauty of astronomy inspire your contemplation of creation.
An Introduction to the Universe: The Big Ideas of Astronomy will give you a deeper appreciation of the sky and our ever-growing understanding of astronomy. Your guide for this journey through the cosmos is Dr. Guy Consolmagno (Ph.D., University of Arizona), a renowned astronomer and director of the Vatican’s astronomical observatory. In his engaging lectures, you’ll deepen your sense of joy as you gaze at the stars and planets.
Astronomy is something everyone can do: it takes no special equipment or specialized education to look at the sky. But you first need to know what to look for. With this in mind, Dr. Consolmagno teaches you how to examine the sky yourself, recognizing its rhythms and regularities.
You’ll then explore how professional astronomers and religious texts have understood the stars. As you navigate our solar system and other galaxies, you will explore the meaning of dark energy, dark matter, and the dark skies themselves.
Dr. Consolmagno’s talks are not a mere recitation of facts but rather a reminder that, like the stars above, you too are a brilliant and living part of this remarkable universe.
This course is part of the Learn25 Collection.
Duration - 4h 56m.
Author - Guy Consolmagno.
Narrator - Not Yet Available.
Published Date - Saturday, 11 January 2025.
Location:
United States
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Description:
Let the beauty of astronomy inspire your contemplation of creation. An Introduction to the Universe: The Big Ideas of Astronomy will give you a deeper appreciation of the sky and our ever-growing understanding of astronomy. Your guide for this journey through the cosmos is Dr. Guy Consolmagno (Ph.D., University of Arizona), a renowned astronomer and director of the Vatican’s astronomical observatory. In his engaging lectures, you’ll deepen your sense of joy as you gaze at the stars and planets. Astronomy is something everyone can do: it takes no special equipment or specialized education to look at the sky. But you first need to know what to look for. With this in mind, Dr. Consolmagno teaches you how to examine the sky yourself, recognizing its rhythms and regularities. You’ll then explore how professional astronomers and religious texts have understood the stars. As you navigate our solar system and other galaxies, you will explore the meaning of dark energy, dark matter, and the dark skies themselves. Dr. Consolmagno’s talks are not a mere recitation of facts but rather a reminder that, like the stars above, you too are a brilliant and living part of this remarkable universe. This course is part of the Learn25 Collection. Duration - 4h 56m. Author - Guy Consolmagno. Narrator - Not Yet Available. Published Date - Saturday, 11 January 2025.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:02:32
Naked Astronomy
Duration:00:22:15
Dark Skies
Duration:00:23:12
Astronomy In The Bible
Duration:00:24:38
Astronomy And Astrology
Duration:00:25:55
A Bestiary Of Telescopes
Duration:00:24:45
A Night At The Telescope
Duration:00:24:46
My Favorite Planet
Duration:00:24:09
Exploring Other Solar Systems
Duration:00:23:49
Walking On Other Worlds
Duration:00:25:53
The Big Bang
Duration:00:25:25
The Known Unknown
Duration:00:24:33
The Big Questions
Duration:00:23:55
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:25