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Galaxies and Cosmology

S. George Djorgovski

An introduction to the modern extragalactic astronomy and cosmology, the physical universe, big bang, formation and evolution of galaxies, quasars, and large-scale structure.

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Galaxies and Cosmology

S. George Djorgovski

California Institute of Technology

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Reminders

Upcoming Deadlines

Quizzes

• Quiz 1  
  Mon 14 Jan 2013 9:00 AM PST

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New Lectures

• Module 1.0 - Cosmology vs. Cosmetology [15:23]  
• Module 1.1 - Early History [10:17]  
• Module 1.2 - Later History [11:25] 
• Module 1.3 - Modern Cosmology [8:37]  
• Module 2.1 - Relativistic Cosmology [8:10]  
• Module 2.2 - Homogeneity and Isotropy [6:00]  
• Module 2.3 - The Expanding Universe [8:09]  
• Module 2.4 - Friedmann Equation [5:20]  

Announcements

The universe keeps on expanding

... and so does this class. We are off to a healthy start. Keep those discussion forums going, and/or use the FB page (just "like it" - please do not try to friend the class, or the instructor, or the TAs). 

Enjoy the class!

Tue 8 Jan 2013 2:31 PM PST

Welcome to Galaxies and Cosmology!

The class officially starts at 12 noon PST on Monday, January 7. All Week 1 materials will be available then.

Please check the information linked in the navigation bar to the left.

Have fun!

Thu 3 Jan 2013 4:01 PM PST