Award-winning astronomer
and Professor Edward M. Murphy presents--
and Professor Edward M. Murphy presents--
For thousands of years, the star-filled sky has been a source of wonder, discovery, entertainment, and instruction. Ancient people from nearly every continent and culture wove exciting stories about the mythological figures they saw in the heavens. People also used the sun, moon, and stars for time keeping and navigation. And careful observers throughout Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and elsewhere kept precise astronomical records, eventually paving the way for the Scientific Revolution and its remarkable discoveries about the nature of the universe.
All you need to feel right at home in its limitless expanse is Our Night Sky, a richly illustrated online 12-lecture course. This course will give you an unrivaled tour around the sky while teaching you about the science, culture, technology, and pure pleasure of stargazing.
Our Night Sky focuses on the view from the Northern Hemisphere, reflecting the origins of the most familiar constellations in this region. However, the final lecture completes your tour by covering the most notable sights in the Southern Hemisphere. View the riches of the Universe from your own backyard-- asteroids to the zodiac, the Big Dipper to variable stars.
Whether you live in the city or the country or whether you're a novice observer or an old hand at astronomy (who might need a refresher on constellation and star names, locations, lore)-- Our Night Sky is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of what there is to see and the best way to see it; ...and what to expect from season to season as the Heavens present a gloriously changing panorama.
Professor Edward M. Murphy University of Virginia, facilitates this course. Watch a course preview or order here Our Night Sky
...and thanks!
Our Night Sky focuses on the view from the Northern Hemisphere, reflecting the origins of the most familiar constellations in this region. However, the final lecture completes your tour by covering the most notable sights in the Southern Hemisphere. View the riches of the Universe from your own backyard-- asteroids to the zodiac, the Big Dipper to variable stars.
Whether you live in the city or the country or whether you're a novice observer or an old hand at astronomy (who might need a refresher on constellation and star names, locations, lore)-- Our Night Sky is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of what there is to see and the best way to see it; ...and what to expect from season to season as the Heavens present a gloriously changing panorama.
Professor Edward M. Murphy University of Virginia, facilitates this course. Watch a course preview or order here Our Night Sky
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