Bibliograph

Understanding the universe, an introduction to astronomy, Part 7, Discs 13-14

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Understanding the universe, an introduction to astronomy, Part 7, Discs 13-14

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Main title

Understanding the universe

Series statement

Great courses DVD. Math, science, & economics

Sub title

an introduction to astronomy

Summary

Lectures 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. The new discoveries reported in the 2003 course are integrated and recent findings (through mid-2006) are included

Table Of Contents

Part 7 of 8, Discs 13-14, lectures 73-84. Disc 13: 73. Searching for distant galaxies -- 74. The evolution of galaxies -- 75. Active galaxies and quasars -- 76. Cosmic powerhouses of the distant past -- 77. Supermassive black holes -- 78. Feeding monsterDisc 14: 79. The paradox of the night sky -- 80. The age of the universe -- 81. When geometry is destiny -- 83. Einstein's biggest blunder? -- 84. The afterglow of the big bang

Technique

live action

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