Strange Objects of the Universe
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The universe is full of weird, wonderful, and downright mysterious things—and in this four-session journey through space, you'll meet some of the strangest. From invisible giants that pull galaxies across the cosmos, to massive holes where light itself disappears, you'll discover the wild side of astronomy. No rocket required—just bring your curiosity and imagination!
No prior knowledge is required. This is a beginner-friendly series that is open to everyone.
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SESSION 1
18
Jul
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Fri 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM UTCJul 18, 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM UTC
🌀 The Great Attractor – Something’s Pulling Us!
What’s strong enough to move entire galaxies? In this mind-bending class, we’ll investigate a mysterious force called the Great Attractor. Scientists aren’t even sure what it is—but we can measure how galaxies (including ours!) are speeding toward it. You'll explore gravity, cosmic motion, and the idea that even invisible things can leave massive clues.
SESSION 2
25
Jul
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Fri 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM UTCJul 25, 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM UTC
🕳️ Supervoids – The Universe’s Empty Spaces
Space is huge, but did you know most of it is empty? Supervoids are giant patches of the universe with hardly any galaxies at all—and they’re bigger than we can truly imagine. In this class, you’ll explore what supervoids are, how we find them, and what they tell us about the shape and texture of the universe. Turns out, “nothing” can be pretty fascinating!
SESSION 3
1
Aug
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Fri 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM UTCAug 1, 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM UTC
⚫⚪ Black & White Holes – Cosmic In & Out Doors
Black holes are famous for swallowing everything, even light. But what if there were a cosmic opposite—a white hole that spits everything out? In this class, you’ll dive into what black holes really are, what happens if you fall into one, and the wild idea of white holes. Are they real? Are they science fiction? Come find out!
SESSION 4
8
Aug
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Fri 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM UTCAug 8, 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM UTC
💫 Neutron Stars – Tiny Titans of the Universe
These stars are small, but don’t let their size fool you—they’re some of the densest, fastest, and most extreme things in space. In this class, you’ll learn how neutron stars form, what makes them so bizarre, and how some even shoot out beams like space lighthouses (we call them pulsars!). Get ready to meet a star that could crush a mountain with a spoonful of matter.