Delve into Astronomy

For most children, looking up at the night sky is more of a magical experience than an intellectual one. However, Edwin Powell Hubble, from a young age, realized that there was more to the cosmos than just a pretty light show. This early fascination set the stage for a remarkable journey in the field of astronomy. Although Hubble’s interest in the universe as a child was undeniable, his early years revolved far more around athletics than they did around astronomy. Edwin playe

Before taking the course Astronomy: Exploring Time and Space I had what I would consider a foundational knowledge of Astronomy. While I was up to date with many of recent happenings in the field, like a new picture of a black hole and the discovery of possible remnants of live on Mars, I didn’t fully appreciate the subject for what it was: the oldest science with millennia of intriguing history and its uniqueness in relying on measurements of things we cannot physically touch

Before he became the leading voice of the cosmos, Hawking was just another curious boy born in World War 2 Era Oxford. He grew up in a family of a medical researcher Frank Hawking and philosopher Isobel Hawking.   Although his future self’s achievements would end up speaking for themselves, Stephen was not considered exceptionally talented by his classmates at St. Albans School. He often struggled academically, largely because of him prioritizing extracurriculars including cr