Frontiers and Controversies in Astrophysics - Introduction to Exoplanets, Black Holes, and Cosmology

Embark on a captivating 47-minute lecture from Yale University's "Frontiers/Controversies in Astrophysics" course. Delve into the fascinating world of astrophysics as Professor Bailyn introduces three major topics: exoplanets, black holes, and cosmology. Explore the history of astronomy, learning about the contributions of Ptolemy, Galileo, Copernicus, Kepler, and Newton. Gain insights into planetary orbits and discover how Newton's laws of motion evolved into the Theory of Everything. The lecture concludes with an examination of the Newtonian modification of Kepler's Third Law, providing a comprehensive foundation for further study in astrophysics.