Plus, you have one last Saturday night to go out with your friends. Though the resolution still needs to be approved, Donovan said he remains optimistic. This is the speed the Milky Way galaxy travels through space. Edward Kolb, an astrophysicist and cosmologist from the University of Chicago, presented this and other information about the universe during a public lecture Monday evening in the Alumni Room of the Student Union Building. The lecture, which was attended by about 80 students and faculty, was coordinated by Ian Lindevald, assistnat professor of physics.
Cosmology is the study of the large-scale structure and origin of the universe.
Kolb presented new theories that are being developed as to the origin of the universe and the events surrounding the big-bang theory. Kolb explained that cosmology has been a common characteristic of all cultures throughout history. Kolb gave examples of how comets and meteors were once considered bad omens. He also presented the different theories of the structure of the universe that have existed throughout history. Kolb said scientists are trying to draw a connection between all the large and small objects in the universe, but analyzing the universe is a difficult task.