In the 36 lectures of Cosmology: The History and Nature of Our Universe, astronomer and award-winning Professor Mark Whittle makes this profound subject understandable and awe inspiring. With the aid of more than 1,700 vivid illustrations, discover how this scientific field has helped us decipher mysteries about the cosmos, including dark matter and dark energy, cosmic inflation, and the birth of galaxies. Filled with keen looks at cosmology's breathtaking discoveries, this course is the perfect introduction to a fascinating field of study.

Continue to expand your knowledge of the stars with My Favorite Universe. Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson, the Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Natural History, makes understanding critical questions about the cosmos possible for everyone. His 12 insightful lectures are a spirited and intellectually engaging journey through the universe and its history, from before the big bang to the likely ways in which Earth—and perhaps the entire universe—might end. Among the concepts you explore are the formation of black holes, the movement of asteroids throughout space, and the possibility of extraterrestrial life.