Peterson Academy – Brian Keating – Intro to Cosmology

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Summary

• Astrophysicist In Intro to Cosmology, a nine-hour course, Dr. Keating takes us on a captivating journey through the cosmos, exploring its vastness, the tools used to unravel its mysteries, and the groundbreaking discoveries that have shaped our understanding of the universe.

• We examine the evidence for an expanding universe, the forces driving its evolution, and the cosmic fossils that shed light on its distant past and future.

• The course also delves into the enigmatic concepts of dark matter and dark energy, their roles in the universe’s structure and fate, and the ongoing efforts to unravel these cosmic mysteries.

• Cosmology and Its Instruments In our first lecture, Dr. Keating embarks on a captivating journey through the cosmos, exploring the universe’s vastness and introducing us to the tools used to unravel its mysteries.

• We delve into the history of cosmology, from ancient cosmological models to the groundbreaking discoveries of Galileo, Newton, and Einstein, and discuss the challenges and limitations of conducting experiments in astronomy and cosmology.