Fall 2026

From Aliens to the End of the Universe

ASTRON 101 explores modern astronomical topics including alien existence, the universe's fate, space hazards, and AI impacts.

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Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 Juliette Becker3.7/5Nicholas Stone3.7/5

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Lectures are large, with a median of 198 enrolled students in the recorded sections.

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LEC 001Classroom Instruction198 / 2004

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Explore big astronomical topics and ideas and reflect on humanity's place in the universe. Covers modern day topics in astronomy, such as alien existence, the fate of the universe, how space can kill you, and impacts of artificial intelligence (AI).

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  • Alien existence
  • Fate of the universe
  • Space hazards
  • Impacts of AI

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ASTRON 101 · Fall 2026

From Aliens to the End of the Universe

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