Virtual Idea Lab

Astronomy Class, Week 12: Space Exploration; Space Physiology; Life in the Universe

Read Chapter 19 in the textbook (The Essential Cosmic Perspective, 7th edition, Bennett et al, 2014).

View "Living & Working in Space" lecture slides.

Learn about Space Exploration at this website.

Learn about Space Physiology at this NASA website.

Read what this Harvard scientist has to say about Life in the Universe.

Listen to Dr. Wickman on the KKLA radio "Astronaut Show."

Listen to Dr. Wickman talk about Astronaut Training on KAPU radio.

Post about what you've learned this week in the Astronomy Week 12 Forum on Sakai (no later than next Monday).

Take Week 12 Quiz on Sakai.

Turn in Assignment #2 (Independent Observation Project & Log).

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