Cosmology Videos
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Cosmology Video Topics
Beginning of the Universe Videos
In this short documentary Dr. Wiseman shares her perspective on the cosmos and the formation of stars and galaxies.
Dr. Karin Öberg offers an intriguing comparison between the Big Bang and previous cosmological models, including ones from the ancient Near East, the Greeks, and the Enlightenment.
Understanding the Universe Videos
Cosmic dust includes comet dust, asteroidal dust, dust from the Kuiper belt, and interstellar dust passing through our galaxy. It may one day provide physical evidence of life on other planets.
A multiverse? A single universe with a sort of multiplicity? Do the fundamental laws of physics still hold? Is there still an underlying order?
Are we Alone in the Universe Videos
A century ago, scientists were debating whether the universe always existed or whether it had a beginning. As telescopes began to get more sophisticated, observations indicated that our universe had a spectacular beginning.
What was the early universe like? Could there be life on other planets? These are just a couple of the questions that the information gathered by the James Webb Telescope will help us understand.
Finding Meaning in the Universe Videos
Dr. Jennifer Wiseman shares her amazement at the human ability to be active participants in the universe.
If creation can reveal something of a creator, then an accurate cosmology is necessary for understanding the nature of the creator of the cosmos.