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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Analyzing the Universe by Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

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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

MM

Jul 11, 2017

Excellent professor ,made a dummy like me understand...Also I had no problem understanding him, even though English is not my native language... Very interesting subject, well explained. Recommended

RF

May 25, 2018

We learned this fantastic method for analyzing astronomical images using ds9. Dr. Matilsky is a great teacher, he made the difficult topics fun and correctly showed how to solve the problems.

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By Deniz K

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Sep 25, 2020

This course helped me to remind some topics and taught lots of new things in the broad areas of astronomy. I feel I took a good step for my future astronomy career thanks to Dr. Matilsky so thank you.

By Konstantin K

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Jun 27, 2020

Great course which explains rather complicated astronomical phenomena in an intuitive and comprehensive way. The teacher also explains himself very clearly and is able keep students engaged

By Brenden A

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Apr 25, 2021

Really awesome class. Prof. Matilsky is that physics teacher we all want to have. He's funny and inspires a positive attitude towards the material. Thank you!

By Yaniv D

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Feb 13, 2021

The course was very interesting and encouraged me to dive deeper and deeper into the topics studied. I really enjoyed the lectures and the use of DS9 program.

By Sarah K

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Jul 21, 2021

Awesome course! Great teacher, interesting subjects and learned to work with a really cool program (DS9) that uses real x-ray sources from Chandra.

By Wade C

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Aug 16, 2020

Fantastic course! I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it and it has sparked so much more additional interest in the subject matter.

By Dr. B P

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Jul 1, 2020

It a beautiful course..Even beginners with little mathematics and enormous interest can join this course. A wonderful journey.

By Claudio R

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Jan 28, 2022

Excellent content and better the way in which Professor Matilsky was able to share it with us, thank you very much.

By Jan K

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Mar 23, 2021

Very interesting, well taught. It was really worth to spend these evenings hearing Professor Matilsky!

By SURAJ V S

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Apr 20, 2021

I find it helpful in my university programs. And help me to get good knowledge about universe.

By Francesco I

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Feb 2, 2023

The course is really interesting ! A huge thank you to Dr. Terry A. Matilsky and his team.

By Kalliroi S

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Mar 2, 2021

My absolute favourite course. I will return to it and DS9 for sure. Highly recommend it.

By Eliezer A S

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Jan 5, 2021

Very special and excellent level, great learning! Congratulations Prof. Terry Matilsky!

By Harry Y

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Jul 28, 2022

I really like Prof. Matilsky, he seems like a really cool guy

By Mir S H

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Nov 15, 2020

It is quite an interesting course. Thanks to my instructor.

By Nallamothu S M

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Aug 13, 2020

very helpful to learn many new things and gain knowledge

By TENIN T P 2

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Oct 4, 2020

The course as well as the instructor are both awesome

By Rakshit R P

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Aug 4, 2020

Nicely Explained Everything from the software DS9

By Everett R

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Aug 31, 2021

I really enjoyed the course. Good instructor.

By Estela D

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Mar 20, 2024

muy bueno me gustaria obtener el certificado

By mohammed a s

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Nov 10, 2021

A great and a very Informative course.

By andy p

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Jan 12, 2021

Incredible course and instructor.

By Héctor L R

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Sep 12, 2020

Thank you Professor Matilsky.

By Trond R K

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Sep 13, 2021

Informativ and interesting.

By Uriah C

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Oct 5, 2021

best course Ive ever taken