Astronomy Courses and Certifications

Introduction to Astronomy: Certificate Program

Explore the cosmos, from Earth's atmosphere to distant galaxies. Learn about celestial bodies, star life cycles, and fundamental astronomical concepts through engaging video lessons and quizzes.

• Study.com
• 1 day 19 hours 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Astronomy for Teachers: Professional Development

Comprehensive astronomy course for teachers covering celestial bodies, physics principles, and space exploration, enhancing subject knowledge for effective classroom instruction.

• Study.com
• 1 day 19 hours 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell

Astronomy Is In Crisis - And It's Incredibly Exciting

Uncover how new space telescope data is challenging our understanding of the universe and potentially sparking the next great revolution in physics and cosmology.

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

Astronomy with an online telescope

27 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course shows you how to navigate the night sky, and introduces the wide variety of objects it contains. You will develop a hands-on understanding of telescopic observations using the ...

• OpenLearn
• 24 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Archaeoastronomy

8 reviews

Explore ancient monuments' connections to astronomy, religion, and power. Learn how civilizations incorporated celestial knowledge into architecture and sacred spaces worldwide.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Understanding the Universe: An Introduction to Astronomy, 2nd Edition

364 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Get a comprehensive overview of the grandest of all subjects-the universe-in this brilliant and fascinating course taught by one of America's foremost astronomers.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 2 days 2 hours 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

University of Arizona

Knowing the Universe: History and Philosophy of Astronomy

43 ratings at Independent

Explore humanity's quest to understand the cosmos, from ancient stargazers to modern cosmology. Uncover key discoveries, scientific revolutions, and philosophical questions about our place in the universe.

• Independent
• 1 day 8 hours 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Great Heroes and Discoveries of Astronomy

35 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Explore astronomy's unsung heroes and their groundbreaking discoveries across time, from Annie Jump Canon to Vera Rubin, covering telescopes, galaxies, dark matter, and the search for extraterrestrial life.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 10 hours 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Professor Paul Robinson

Introductory Astronomy - Positions on the Celestial Sphere

Explore celestial sphere basics, horizon diagrams, and astronomical positioning concepts using simulations and NASA imagery for a comprehensive introduction to observational astronomy.

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

Professor Paul Robinson

Introductory Astronomy - Path of the Sun in the Daytime Sky

Explore the Sun's changing path across the daytime sky throughout the year, enhancing your understanding of celestial movements and seasonal variations.

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

Khan Academy

How Earth's Tilt Causes Seasons - Cosmology & Astronomy - Khan Academy

Explore how Earth's axial tilt influences seasonal changes, offering a clear explanation of this fundamental astronomical concept and its impact on our planet's climate patterns.

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

Khan Academy

Scale of the Solar System - Scale of the Universe - Cosmology & Astronomy

Explore the vast scale of our Solar System with Sal Khan, gaining perspective on Earth's place in the cosmos and the immense distances between celestial bodies.

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

Spahn's Science Lectures

General Astronomy - From Ancient Views to Black Holes

Explore the cosmos from ancient astronomy to stellar evolution, covering Earth's place in the universe, solar system formation, planetary geology, atmospheres, and the life cycles of stars.

• YouTube
• 15 hours 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Origins - Formation of the Universe, Solar System, Earth and Life

7 reviews

The Origins course tracks the origin of all things – from the Big Bang to the origin of the Solar System and the Earth. The course follows the evolution of life on our planet through deep geological time to present life forms.

• Coursera
• 23 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Hubble Space Telescope

Gravitational Wave Astronomy

Explore gravitational wave astronomy, its revolutionary impact on studying the universe, and groundbreaking discoveries about black holes and neutron stars with expert insights.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video