Understanding the universe : an introduction to astronomy
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Understanding the universe : an introduction to astronomy
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The work Understanding the universe : an introduction to astronomy represents a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in Portland Public Library. This resource is a combination of several types including: Work, Moving Image, Visual Materials.
- Label
- Understanding the universe : an introduction to astronomy
- Title remainder
- an introduction to astronomy
- Statement of responsibility
- [taught by] Alexei V. Filippenko ; producer, Zachary H. Rhoades ; academic content supervisor, Jay Tate ; director, Jon Leven
- Title variation
- Introduction to astronomy
- Subject
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- Astronomy
- Black holes (Astronomy)
- Black holes (Astronomy)
- Cosmology
- Cosmology
- Deep space -- Milky Way
- Educational films
- Educational films
- Expanding universe
- Expanding universe
- Extrasolar planets
- Extrasolar planets
- Filmed lectures
- Astronomy
- Galaxies
- Galaxies
- Giant stars
- Giant stars
- Gravitational collapse
- Gravitational collapse
- Inflationary universe
- Inflationary universe
- Milky Way
- Moon
- Moon
- Planets
- Planets
- Science films
- Science films
- Solar system
- Solar system
- Stars with planets
- Stars with planets
- Stars, New
- Stars, New
- Sun
- Sun
- Universe
- Universe
- Filmed lectures
- Language
- eng
- Summary
- Ninety-six lectures, divided into ten sections, are designed to provide a non-technical description of modern astronomy, including the structure and evolution of planets, stars, galaxies, and the universe as a whole. Updated edition integrates discoveries reported in the 2003 course and includes recent findings (through mid-2006)
- Related
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- Observing the heavens, Celestial sights for everyone
- Contents of the universe, Other planetary systems
- Contents of the universe, Our solar system
- Contents of the universe, Stars and their lives
- Contents of the universe, Stellar explosions and black holes
- Cosmology: The universe as a whole, Birth of the cosmos, and other frontiers
- Cosmology: The universe as a whole, Cosmic expansion and distant galaxies
- Cosmology: The universe as a whole, Structure and evolution of the universe
- Observing the heavens, Basic concepts and tools
- Contents of the universe, Milky Way and other galaxies
- Cataloging source
- JRY
- Characteristic
- videorecording
- Credits note
- Camera, Jim Allen, Alexis Doty, Lonnie Anderson, Jack Dierken, Jared Bourgeouis, Will Savage
- Intended audience
- College students and adults
- PerformerNote
- Lecturer, Alex Filippenko
- Runtime
- 0
- Series statement
- Great courses
- Target audience
- adult
- Technique
- live action
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