Binary Stars Courses and Certifications

Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics (IPAM)

Numerical Analysis - Binary Neutron Stars - IPAM at UCLA

Explore numerical modeling of binary neutron star mergers, covering hydrodynamics, MHD equations, and simulation methods. Learn about gravitational waves, gamma-ray bursts, and r-process elements.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics (IPAM)

Realistic Binary Neutron Stars Collisions Simulations - Challenges and Opportunities

Explore challenges and opportunities in simulating binary neutron star collisions, focusing on realistic models, electromagnetic counterparts, and remnant properties using open-source codes and parametrized equations of state.

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

Institut Henri Poincaré

Lessons on the Equation of State from Binary Neutron Stars

Explore insights on neutron star equations of state derived from binary systems, enhancing understanding of extreme matter states in astrophysics.

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

Astrum

We Finally Know Why Betelgeuse Behaves So Strangely

Uncover the mysteries of Betelgeuse, the red giant star's strange behavior, its newly discovered companion "Betelbuddy," and whether its impending supernova threatens Earth.

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

Astrum

The Most Bizarre Exoplanets We've Ever Found

Explore the universe's most extreme exoplanets, from iron-raining worlds to planets with seven suns, rogue worlds, and mega-ring systems beyond imagination.

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

Astrum

The North Star Just So Happens to Be One of the Wildest Stars We've Ever Studied

Uncover the mysteries of Polaris, the North Star - a complex triple star system that challenges our understanding of stellar physics and cosmic distance measurements.

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

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Neutron Stars and Black Holes - Lecture 11: Millisecond Pulsars

Explore millisecond pulsars: formation, evolution, and significance in astrophysics. Learn about their unique properties, detection methods, and role in gravitational wave research.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Hubble Space Telescope

Hunting the Stellar Undead - From Vampires to Zombies in Astronomy

Explore the fascinating world of dying stars through supernatural metaphors, learning how astronomers study spectacular stellar phenomena like vampires, zombies, and cosmic werewolves.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics

FRBs from Long-Period Binary Magnetars

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Explore how long-period binary magnetars could generate Fast Radio Bursts through extreme plasma processes in relativistic astrophysical environments.

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

Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics

Observations of Circumbinary Gas in Binary Systems

Explore circumbinary gas evolution in stellar and black hole binary systems, examining observational signatures and numerical modeling techniques to advance our understanding of these complex astrophysical phenomena.

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

Institut Henri Poincaré

Stellar Black Hole Binaries in the Gravitational Universe - Part 2

Explore stellar black hole binaries and their role in the gravitational universe, focusing on advanced concepts and recent discoveries.

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

Institut Henri Poincaré

Stellar Black Hole Binaries in the Gravitational Universe - Part 1

Explore stellar black hole binaries and their role in the gravitational universe, focusing on key concepts and recent discoveries in astrophysics.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

UW Astrobiology

Computational Habitability

Explore computational methods for assessing planetary habitability, covering atmospheric, interior, surface, and system-wide factors in exoplanet research.

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

AAVSO HQ

The AAVSO-SNEWS Campaign: Monitoring Potential Supernova Progenitors

Explore the AAVSO-SNEWS collaboration monitoring potential supernova progenitors. Learn about campaign progress, observing opportunities, and insights from experts in particle astrophysics and stellar variability.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AAVSO HQ

A Grand Tour of Capricious Cataclysmic Variables

Explore cataclysmic variables with Prof. Paula Szkody, covering their diverse behaviors, photometric and spectroscopic properties, and current research needs. Gain insights into these fascinating binary star systems.

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