We Live in a Universe of Horrors
Offered By: SXSW via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the terrifying marvels beyond our solar system in this 41-minute SXSW 2021 panel discussion featuring NASA scientists and communicators. Delve into deadly and mysterious cosmic phenomena, including powerful gamma ray bursts, invisible dark matter, and exoplanets with glass rainstorms. Discover the process of communicating these chilling space phenomena through the intersection of science and visual arts. Learn about the dangers lurking in the darkness of space, from the Galactic Great Graveyard to the Cosmic Web. Gain insights into extreme exoplanet environments, such as HD189733b with its scorching temperatures and storms of glass. Uncover the motivations behind planetary exploration and the ongoing search for dark matter in this captivating journey through the universe's most horrifying wonders.
Syllabus
Intro
Welcome
Meet the Experts
exoplanet travel bureau
Universe of Horrors
Galactic Great Graveyard
Galactic Graveyard
Amick
Poster
Gamma Rays
Pulsar B125712
Planets Motivation
Dark Matter
The Cosmic Web
HD189733b
Temperature
Storm of Glass
Taught by
SXSW
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