Astronomy Courses and Certifications

Hubble Space Telescope

The Fiery Fate of Exoplanets

Explore the fate of exoplanets as stars expand, potentially engulfing nearby planets and altering stellar properties. Learn about observational clues and various scenarios of planetary engulfment.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Hubble Space Telescope

The Deaths and Afterlives of Massive Stars

Explore the powerful impact of massive star deaths on the universe, from exotic remnants to heavy element production, and learn about cutting-edge research using multi-messenger astronomy.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Hubble Space Telescope

Our Place in the Stars

Explore our cosmic origins, the search for extraterrestrial life, and humanity's role in space exploration with Dr. Amaya Moro-Martin in this thought-provoking astronomical journey.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Hubble Space Telescope

Initial Exoplanet Discoveries from TESS

Explore NASA's TESS mission, its exoplanet discoveries, and how it compares to Kepler. Learn about the observatory's design and data availability through MAST at the Space Telescope Science Institute.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Hubble Space Telescope

Black Holes and Other Dark Matters

Explore gravitational waves, black holes, and dark matter with Dr. Kamionkowski as he discusses LIGO's groundbreaking discovery and its implications for our understanding of the universe.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Hubble Space Telescope

The Milky Way’s Bulge - From a Hypothesized Blob to a Remarkably Detailed Picture

Explore the Milky Way's central bulge, its star composition, and formation history. Gain insights into galactic evolution and the implications for planetary systems and life.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Hubble Space Telescope

Star Formation in Orion

Explore star formation in Orion through observations from space telescopes, uncovering the birth of stars and enhancing our understanding of stellar origins and evolution.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Hubble Space Telescope

Mapping the United Federation of Planets: An Astronomer's Guide to the Galaxy

Explore the Milky Way's structure and Earth's position through astronomy and Star Trek references. Learn how scientists map our galaxy and compare it to fictional universes.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Hubble Space Telescope

Webb in Three Acts - The Telescope, The Science, The Legacy

Explore the James Webb Space Telescope's groundbreaking capabilities in infrared astronomy, from observing distant galaxies to studying exoplanets, and its potential impact on our understanding of the universe.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Hubble Space Telescope

How to Find an Inhabited Exoplanet

Explore the search for inhabited exoplanets, from detection methods to upcoming telescopes, and learn how astronomers seek chemical signs of life in distant worlds.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Hubble Space Telescope

On the Trail of the Missing Galaxies - The Oldest Stars in the Neighborhood

Explore the mystery of missing galaxies and ultra-faint dwarf galaxies orbiting the Milky Way. Discover how reionization may explain the discrepancy between theoretical predictions and observations.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

World Science Festival

Revealing the Cosmos - A Startling New View from the James Webb Space Telescope

Explore the latest findings from the James Webb Space Telescope with Nobel Laureate John Mather and leading astronomers, discussing new clues about star and galaxy formation, and emerging cosmic mysteries.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Arvin Ash

Three Biggest JWST Discoveries - Challenging the Big Bang Model

Exploring JWST's groundbreaking discoveries: early galaxy formation challenges, gravitational lensing observations, and exoplanet atmospheric analysis, revealing new insights into the universe's history and potential for life.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Arvin Ash

Is There a Hidden Massive Planet in Our Solar System?

Explore the intriguing possibility of a hidden massive planet in our solar system, examining evidence, potential characteristics, and theories about its origin and elusive nature.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Royal Institution

The Earth as a Planet - Lecture 1

Renowned astronomer Carl Sagan explores Earth's place in the Solar System, discussing its formation, heliocentric model, and our evolving understanding of our planet through advancing space science.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Video