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About the Course
Using publicly available data from NASA of actual satellite observations of astronomical x-ray sources, we explore some of the mysteries of the cosmos, including neutron stars, black holes, quasars and supernovae. We will analyze energy spectra and time series data to understand how these incredible objects work. We utilize an imaging tool called DS9 to explore the amazing diversity of astronomical observations that have made x-ray astronomy one of the most active and exciting fields of scientific investigation in the past 50 years.
Each week we will explore a different facet of x-ray astronomy. Beginning with an introduction to the nature of image formation, we then move on to examples of how our imaging program, DS9, can aid our understanding of real satellite data. You will using the actual data that scientists use when doing their work. Nothing is "canned". You will be able to appreciate the excitement that astronomers felt when they made their important discoveries concerning periodic binary x-ray sources, supernovae and their remnants, and extragalactic sources that have shaped our understanding of cosmology.
Top reviews
JD
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Challenging, fascinating, stimulating - hard work but well worth it. Prof Matilsky is inspiring
AG
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Learning some tools to look at actual data was the best part of the course
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By Krish M
•Oct 16, 2021
Very informative Course
By Winston A W
•Aug 12, 2020
Excellent, thank you.
By Melina A S
•Sep 17, 2020
Great course!!
By Joe T
•Dec 31, 2021
Great course!
By Sathish k
•Aug 18, 2020
Very useful
By havva a
•May 15, 2021
Amazing
By Anchitha M
•Jan 16, 2022
mazing
By Saurav K
•Oct 29, 2020
best for beginners to learn some aspects of the universe
By Edward U
•May 7, 2022
Excellent course.
By Robert M
•Sep 21, 2020
could not access DS9 Ap so cancelled course
By Deleted A
•Feb 3, 2021
Cannot Unenroll