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  • Picture for: Astronomy Series: #3 Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star (Star Formation) William Ostling (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)

    Astronomy Series: #3 Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star (Star Formation)

    Have you ever looked up on a clear night and wonder—what exactly is a star? Why do stars shimmer in so many dazzling colors? Join Jerry Krassner and journey through the life story of stars: from their birth inside giant clouds of cosmic gas, through their glowing prime, to their spectacular or peaceful endings depending on their size. You’ll discover why stars twinkle, how they form star clusters, and what causes their colorful variety. Whether stars end their lives in brilliant supernova fireworks or quietly fade into white dwarfs, we’ll unravel these stellar secrets in an easy-to-follow way!
  • Picture for: Astronomy Series: #4 Measuring Distance in the Universe William Ostling (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)

    Astronomy Series: #4 Measuring Distance in the Universe

    Get ready for a journey across space and time as we uncover humanity’s quest to measure the universe! This engaging course takes you on a whirlwind tour of how people figured out the distances to planets, stars, and galaxies. You’ll discover how ancient Greeks used geometry and lunar eclipses, how Renaissance astronomers harnessed the telescope and planetary parallax, and how 20th-century scientists relied on pulsating stars and exploding supernovae to map the vast cosmos. Along the way, you’ll see how each leap in measurement not only shrank or expanded our sense of the universe, but also rewrote our ideas about its past and its astonishing future.
  • Picture for: Astronomy Series: #5 A Fast History of Everything William Ostling (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)

    Astronomy Series: #5 A Fast History of Everything

    Embark on a cosmic adventure with Jerry Krassner as we explore the wonders of the universe! In this lively course, we'll unravel the mysteries of what the universe is made of, how it all began, and the fascinating theories—old and new—that try to make sense of it all. From ancient Hebrew and Greek insights to dazzling ideas from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, right up to today's cutting-edge discoveries, you'll see how our picture of the cosmos has changed through the ages. We'll touch on mind-bending concepts like relativity and quantum theory.
  • Hypnosis Series: #1 Stop Smoking with Hypnosis

    Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one-hour session. Eliminate the craving for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. Please bring a small pillow to class. In a relaxed state, allow kind and healthy suggestions to enter your mind to help you achieve your goals via Zoom. Reinforcement audio file is strongly recommended and is available for purchase for $10. Website: www.hypnosiscounselingcenter.com
  • Picture for: Hypnosis Series: #2 Lose Weight with Hypnosis David Mulder (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)

    Hypnosis Series: #2 Lose Weight with Hypnosis

    Through hypnosis, weight loss is easily and painlessly attained. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off in a safe, effective program. Please bring a small pillow to class. In a relaxed state, allow kind and healthy suggestions to enter your mind to help you achieve your goals via Zoom. Reinforcement audio file is strongly recommended and available for purchase for $10. Website: www.hypnosiscounselingcenter.com
  • Hypnosis Series: #3 Reduce Stress with Hypnosis

    Most of us have some type of stress in our lives. This class focuses on how to identify and deal with stress in a healthy manner. Utilizing varied relaxation techniques, learn to cope with different pressures in your life via Zoom. Reinforcement audio file is strongly recommended and available for purchase for $10. Website: www.hypnosiscounselingcenter.com