The Milky Way and Other Galaxies in the Universe
The Milky Way and Other Galaxies in the Universe
Our solar system is immense, but it gets lost in the vastness of our Milky Way Galaxy. Look at our place in the galaxy and our galaxy’s place in the universe. Examine the different kinds of galaxies including galaxy collisions and the black holes in the center.
This Course includes the following great BONUS LESSONS:
What on Earth is Astronomy?
Mini-Lesson: Eclipses
Mini-Lesson: Meteor Showers
Mini-Lesson: Aurora
The Milky Way and Other Galaxies
1. Objective
2. Warm-up activities
3. Perspective
4. Definition and characteristics of a galaxy
5. Description and location of the Milky Way
6. Galaxy clusters, as well as the number of galaxies and stars in the universe
7. The local group of galaxies
8. Dwarf galaxies and Magellanic Clouds
9. Hemispheres
10. Seasons and Earth’s axis
11. Types of galaxies: spiral, irregular, elliptical
12. Logarithmic spirals and universal recurring patterns
13. Types of galaxies: barred spiral and lenticular
14. Causes of galactic shapes
15. Black holes and supermassive black holes
16. Observing galaxies in different lights, such as infrared
17. Scientist Edwin Hubble
18. Cepheid variable stars
19. Dark matter and dark energy
20. Star clusters
21. Nebulae: emission, planetary and reflection
22. Naming conventions
23. Test questions
24. Cross-curricular activities
My name is Tony Ceraso and I will be your instructor. I sometimes run the planetarium and have written curriculum for the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC. I have also written curriculum for NASA’s school visitation program and teach on the college level in NJ.
My goal is for you to thoroughly enjoy this lesson. I love astronomy and I want nothing more out of our time together than for you to have a greater appreciation for the universe through the understanding of this material. Besides the lesson I’m going to preview for you now, the course includes warm up activities, test questions, and cross-curricular activities for you to download as a supplement.
A field guide to galactic structure, types and contents
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What you will learn
- Our solar system is immense, but it gets lost in the vastness of our Milky Way Galaxy. Look at our place in the galaxy and our galaxy’s place in the universe. Examine the different kinds of galaxies including galaxy collisions and the black holes in the center.
- Objective and Warm-up Activity
- Perspective on Size and Distance
Rating: 5
Level: Beginner Level
Duration: 2 hours
Instructor: Tony Ceraso
Courses By: 0-9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
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