When most people hear “physics”, they often think of cutting edge physics, like the discovery of gravity waves or the Higgs boson. But then the answers to ‘simple’ questions like “why is the sky blue?”, “how far away is the Sun?” or “what’s at the center of the Earth?” are just taken for granted.

We combine physics, history and our intuition to explore the trials and tribulations of scientists from centuries ago as they set out on their journey to answer these and other awesome questions in physics.

Instructor Brian Worthmann will lead this fascinating class for those 50 and over for two hours each Monday from January 23 through March 20.