How did the Universe begin? When did the first stars form? And how is it all going to end? Cosmology, the study of the origin and evolution of the Universe, seeks to answer all these questions and more. In this class, we will learn an overview of modern cosmological theories that explain the beginning of everything, the end of everything, and lots in between. If you’ve ever wondered about our place in the Universe, this is the class for you!

What happens to stars when they die? They don’t go quietly. They end their life in an extremely bright explosion called a supernova – and they leave some incredible objects behind! These dead stars make up the "stellar graveyard". In this graveyard, you can find white dwarfs, neutron stars and even black holes – the densest and most extreme things in the Universe! Come to this class to find out what each of these are, and what makes them so exciting.