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Cosmology, Astronomy and Space Exploration in the News

GENINT 721.491

Osher (50+). This course reviews what we already know about the universe, theories about the origin of the universe, and the latest cosmic discoveries and space news.

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Starting at $135.00
As few as 8 weeks
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What you can learn.

  • Understand basic cosmology
  • Understand the basics of Big Bang theory, multi-verses, and space exploration
  • Analyze current events and news pieces
  • Analyze implications of cosmology, astronomy, and space exploration

About this course:

Due to advances in technology, what we thought we knew about the fundamentals of cosmology, astronomy and space exploration is evolving almost daily. In this course, we explore the latest concepts, news and discoveries regarding multiverses, gravitational waves, black holes, neutron stars, exoplanets, and the beginning of our universe. We also follow the progress of NASA's and ESA's missions to the moon, Mars, and Europa—Jupiter's ice-covered moon and more.

Winter 2025 Schedule

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Wednesday 6:30PM - 8:30PM PT
Available
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Instructor: Shelley R. Bonus
400308
Fee:
$135.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
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Notes

Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Visitors not permitted. Please download a free version of zoom at https://zoom.us/ to participate in this course.

You must be at least 50 years old and a current member of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UCLA to enroll in this course.  If your membership has expired or if you wish to become a new member, please proceed with enrolling in courses and you will be automatically prompted to add a membership during checkout. 

 

Refund Deadline
No refunds after February 06, 2025
Schedule
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Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Wed Jan 29, 2025
6:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
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Wed Feb 5, 2025
6:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Feb 12, 2025
6:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Wed Feb 19, 2025
6:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Wed Feb 26, 2025
6:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Mar 5, 2025
6:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Mar 12, 2025
6:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Mar 19, 2025
6:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
Remote Classroom

Spring 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
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Wednesday 6:30PM - 8:30PM PT
Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Shelley R. Bonus
401767
Fee:
$135.00
Live Onlineformat icon
Location: Remote Classroom
Updating...
See Details
Notes

Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Visitors not permitted. Please download a free version of zoom at https://zoom.us/ to participate in this course.

You must be at least 50 years old and a current member of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UCLA to enroll in this course.  If your membership has expired or if you wish to become a new member, please proceed with enrolling in courses and you will be automatically prompted to add a membership during checkout. 

 

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from February 03, 2025 to April 13, 2025
Schedule
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Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Wed Apr 2, 2025
6:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
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Wed Apr 9, 2025
6:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Apr 16, 2025
6:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
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Wed Apr 23, 2025
6:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
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Wed Apr 30, 2025
6:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
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Wed May 7, 2025
6:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
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Wed May 14, 2025
6:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Wed May 21, 2025
6:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
Remote Classroom

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