What will you learn in AstroTech: The Science and Technology behind Astronomical Discovery Course
Explore key concepts in astronomy including the Big Bang, black holes, galaxies, and cosmic evolution.
Understand how astronomical discoveries are made using light and telescopes.
Gain insight into how space and time are measured in cosmology.
Develop critical thinking around scientific evidence and theory in astrophysics.
Program Overview
Module 1: Science and the Universe: A Brief Tour
⏱️ 1 week
Topics: Scale of the universe, scientific method, units of measurement.
Hands-on: Identify astronomical objects and interpret light spectra.
Module 2: Observing the Sky: Tools and Techniques
⏱️ 1 week
Topics: Telescopes, electromagnetic spectrum, observation strategies.
Hands-on: Explore virtual telescope simulations and observation logs.
Module 3: Radiation and Spectra
⏱️ 1 week
Topics: Nature of light, atoms, spectra, and astronomical data.
Hands-on: Analyzing stellar composition through spectrum data.
Module 4: Formation of the Solar System
⏱️ 1 week
Topics: Planet formation, early solar system, exoplanets.
Hands-on: Review real planetary data and simulations.
Module 5: Stars and Galaxies
⏱️ 1 week
Topics: Stellar evolution, neutron stars, black holes, Milky Way.
Hands-on: Interactive simulations of stellar birth and death.
Module 6: Cosmology and the Future of Space Exploration
⏱️ 1 week
Topics: Expansion of the universe, dark matter, dark energy, future missions.
Hands-on: Visualizing universe expansion and interpreting NASA data.
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Job Outlook
Valuable for careers in astrophysics, research, science communication, and space technology.
Builds scientific literacy useful for roles in education, aerospace, and data science.
Astronomy-related careers expect 7–9% growth over the next decade.
Useful as a base for further study in astrophysics, cosmology, or planetary science.
Specification: AstroTech: The Science and Technology behind Astronomical Discovery
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