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Great Observatories program
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Hubble's Universe: Redshift and DistanceMOOC: Introduction to Astrophysics
Delves into the universe's evolution using Hubble's observations and concepts like redshift, distance measurement, Cepheid stars, and supernovae.
Shock Waves - Astrophysics
Covers the origin of cosmic rays and the detection of pion-decay signatures.
On-Board Computers: Microprocessors and Microcontrollers
Covers spacecraft avionics systems, architectures, and processors, focusing on on-board computers and microprocessors.
Shell Buckling: The Shell Effect and Imperfection-Sensitivity
Explores shell buckling, the shell effect in birds' eggs, imperfection-sensitivity, and efforts to revise the knockdown factor.
Dark Matter Indirect Detection
Explores dark matter indirect detection methods, including WIMPs, gamma-ray observations, and supermassive black holes.
Hubble's Observations: Redshift and DistanceMOOC: Introduction to Astrophysics
Explores Hubble's observations of the early universe, redshift, cepheid stars, and type Ia supernovae.