Sailing Across the Local Universe with ULLYSES

Embark on an epic journey through the cosmos with this captivating lecture on the ULLYSES program, a major Hubble Space Telescope initiative focusing on ultraviolet spectroscopy of young stars. Delve into the fascinating world of stellar spectroscopy as Will Fischer from the Space Telescope Science Institute guides you through the importance of spectra in revealing celestial properties. Explore the historical foundations of spectroscopy, from Copernicus and Galileo to Newton and Fraunhofer, and discover how this field has evolved to unlock the secrets of the universe. Learn about the electromagnetic spectrum, the periodic table, and the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram while gaining insights into massive stars, T Tauri stars, and the unique capabilities of ultraviolet observations. Uncover the collaborative nature of the ULLYSES project, involving astronomy researchers worldwide and utilizing robotic global telescope networks. Gain a deeper appreciation for Hubble's contributions to our understanding of stellar evolution and the cosmos at large in this comprehensive presentation that spans from the early days of astronomy to cutting-edge space telescope observations.

Introduction
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Hubble View of Comet Neowise
Featured Speaker
What is Ulysses
Early days of astronomy
Copernicus and Galileo
Newtons Prism
August Copernicus
Joseph von Fraunhofer
Gustav Kirkoff
The Spectrum
Composition
Periodic Table
Velocity
The Main Sequence
The HR Diagram
Electromagnetic Radiation
COST
ULLYSES
Space Telescope Team
Community Involvement
Robotic Global Telescope Network
Ultraviolet Spectroscopy
Massive Stars
Hubble 30th Anniversary
Hot Star Spectrum
UV Spectrum
Absorption Lines
Lowmass Stars
T Tauri Stars
Alma Observatory