AstroTech: The Science and Technology behind Astronomical Discovery

Modern astronomy has made some astonishing discoveries - how stars burn and how black holes form; galaxies from the edge of the universe and killer rocks right next door; where the elements come from and how the expanding universe is accelerating. But how do we know all that? The truth is that astronomy would be impossible without technology, and every advance in astronomy is really an advance in technology. But the technology itself is not enough. We must apply it critically with a knowledge of physics to unlock the secrets of the Universe.

Each week you’ll cover a different aspect of Astronomical technology, matching each piece of technology to a highlight science result. We’ll explain how technology works, how it has allowed us to collect astronomical data, and, with some basic physics, how we interpret the data to make scientific discoveries. 

In this course, you will:

• Cover different aspects of astronomical technology
• Match pieces of technology to highlighted scientific results
• Learn how the technology works and how data is interpreted 

This course is an entry-level course where you’ll learn more about the science and technology behind astronomical discovery. It’s a great choice for anyone with an interest in Astronomy and the technology used in the field

Introductory: No previous knowledge required