Galactic Center Courses and Certifications

CITA Presentations

Infrared Observations of the Galactic Center

Explore infrared astronomy techniques to study the supermassive black hole and stellar dynamics at our galaxy's mysterious center.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

APS Physics

Fireworks at the Galactic Center Black Hole

Explore the Milky Way's supermassive black hole and a gas cloud's dramatic approach, potentially triggering increased activity and luminosity at our galactic center.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Centrum Fizyki Teoretycznej PAN

First Image of the Black Hole Shadow in the Galactic Center - Sagittarius A*

Explore groundbreaking images of Sagittarius A*, the Milky Way's central supermassive black hole, captured by the Event Horizon Telescope. Delve into data analysis, theoretical interpretations, and implications for black hole physics.

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

ICTP-SAIFR

The Galactic Center Above 1 TeV - Simulations with the SWGO Science Tools - Session 2

Explore high-energy gamma-ray astronomy through SWGO simulations of the Galactic center, focusing on TeV-scale observations and advanced analysis techniques for astroparticle physics research.

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

APS Physics

Our Galactic Center - A Unique Laboratory for the Physics & Astrophysics of Black Holes

Exploring the Galactic center's supermassive black hole through high-resolution imaging and stellar orbit measurements, revealing unexpected phenomena and testing Einstein's theory of relativity.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Experiencing Hubble: Exploring the Milky Way

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Explore the Milky Way galaxy with the Hubble Space Telescope and a prominent astronomer.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 5 hours 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Astrum

Hundreds of Massive Structures in Our Galaxy's Center - And We Don't Know What They Are

Uncover the cosmic mystery of hundreds of massive filaments stretching 150 light-years at our galaxy's heart, revealed by MeerKAT's groundbreaking radio observations.

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

APS Physics

A 40-Year Journey in Astrophysics - 2021 Kavli Foundation Keynote Plenary

Explore Reinhard Genzel's 40-year scientific odyssey, culminating in groundbreaking discoveries about the supermassive black hole at our galaxy's center.

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

Galileo Galilei Institute

Probing Fundamental Physics with Multiwavelength Observations - Lecture 3

Explore multiwavelength observations in fundamental physics, focusing on advanced techniques and their applications in probing cosmic phenomena and particle interactions.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Institute for Advanced Study

Experimental Studies of Black Holes in Galaxies

Explore cutting-edge experimental techniques and recent breakthroughs in studying black holes, from stellar-mass to supermassive, and their impact on our understanding of space-time.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

ICTP-SAIFR

Gamma-Ray Emitters and Background - Class 3

Explore gamma-ray emitters and their background in this comprehensive lecture, focusing on key concepts and recent developments in high-energy astrophysics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

ICTP-SAIFR

Indirect Detection of Dark Matter - Class 2

Explore indirect detection methods for Dark Matter, focusing on advanced techniques and recent developments in the field of astrophysics and particle physics.

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

Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics

Black Holes as Messy Eaters: Radio Observations of Jets and Outflows Launched by Accreting Black Holes

Explore radio observations of jets and outflows from accreting black holes, revealing their messy eating habits and impact on surrounding environments.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics

Discovering Tidal Disruption Events with Visible Light

Explore the detection of tidal disruption events using visible light, uncovering how stars are torn apart by supermassive black holes and the resulting observable phenomena.

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

CITA Presentations

Flaring Activity of the Black Hole at the Center of the Galaxy

Explore the flaring activity of the black hole at the center of our galaxy with Farhad Yusef-Zadeh from Northwestern University.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video