Sp22T The Space Telescopes that Have Changed Our Understanding of the Universe (Hybrid: In-Person)

In-Person | Available (Membership Required)

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4/16/2024-6/4/2024

11:15 AM-12:45 PM EDT on Tue

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[NEW COURSE] Telescopes have provided astronomers the tools to observe the universe since the days of Galileo. If they are on the ground, they have limitations. Now that we are living in the Space Age, there are telescopes orbiting the Earth that have revolutionized our view of deep space. Several such telescopes (Hubble, James Webb, etc.) will be discussed together with the information they are providing to astronomers.  Audio/Visual, Lecture

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Tim McDonnell, an Osher member since 2005, has led a variety of courses on geography, history, and the geosciences. Tim coordinates the New York Geographic Alliance and is an adjunct assistant professor at MCC.