Overview of Contemporary Astronomy


When ancient humans first gazed at the skies, they recognized the same patterns of fixed stars rotating over their heads each night. This course offers a complete overview of contemporary astronomy. We will explore ancient astronomy, what we have discovered about our solar system and venture out into the cosmos--the stars, galaxies, black holes and the Big Bang itself. We are also treated to Astronomer Alan Lightman's four-part story, "Conversations with Papa Joe". Sam Wormley is a retired associate scientist and principal investigator, CNDE/IPRT/AL at lowa State and taught as an adjunct professor of astronomy at Marshalltown Community College for 17 years. Wormley regularly teaches science and technology classes for OLLI at lowa State and OLLI at Drake University. $29 for Creative Retirement members.
Course ID/# : 2826/7100059
Tuition: $14.00 Materials Cost: $20.00

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