You may have heard that Einstein's theory of relativity is one of the most important and profound theories of modern physics. But what exactly *is* relativity, and why is it so important? How do you use relativity every day? Why is there a "special" and "general" theory of relativity, and what is the difference? And what does relativity have to do with "gravitational waves"? If you have ever wanted to find out the answer to any these questions, this is the class for you! Come along to learn about some of the uses for relativity in every day life as well as its many, many applications in astrophysics. Without relativity we could not even begin to understand fascinating objects like black holes and the beginnings of our Universe. This incredible theory has completely changed our understanding of the fundamental nature of reality and this class will give you a taste for why that is!

Have you ever wondered about any of the following questions: How do we *see* black holes, if they are black? What is inside of a black hole's event horizon? What are the different types of black holes? What do *gravitational waves* tell us about black holes, and how? If so, this is the class for you! All of these questions will be answered, and more! Come along to satisfy your curiosity about some of the most fascinating and mysterious objects in the Universe – and have fun along the way.

We hear all the time about pollution from coal plants, the dangers of nuclear power, and the need to make more renewable energy. In this class, we’ll discuss how these different power sources make energy and how it gets from far away power plants to your home to turn on your lights. If you want to learn more about how the world is powered, this class is for you!

What happens to stars when they die? They don’t go quietly. They end their life in an extremely bright explosion called a supernova – and they leave some incredible objects behind! These dead stars make up the "stellar graveyard". In this graveyard, you can find white dwarfs, neutron stars and even black holes – the densest and most extreme things in the Universe! Come to this class to find out what each of these are, and what makes them so exciting.