Michael Hamburg - ACROSS THE UNIVERSE - A Tour of the Cosmos

Come explore the wonders of our universe starting from the relatively close family of planets and moons that revolve around the Sun of our own Solar System. Then we’ll continue far beyond to the very outer limits of the universe.

First, we will be visiting the major and minor bodies that revolve around our star – the Sun. Learn about how the Sun, planets, moons, and other members of our celestial family were born and evolved. Continuing our unique journey across the cosmos, we’ll pass beyond the furthest bodies of our Solar System and head for the stars and continue on towards the farthest reaches of the observable universe. All the while we will explore its many extraordinary features like exoplanets, supernovae, black holes, galaxies, dark matter, and dark energy. We will even try to predict the ultimate fate of the universe by looking at its birth in the Big Bang. In addition, we will also cast our eyes forward to speculate on the future place for humanity. 

Prior knowledge or any technical expertise in math or science is not required. Just bring your questions and sense of wonder.