Galaxies Courses and Certifications

Astronomy 101 Syllabus Resource & Lesson Plans

Comprehensive astronomy teaching resource covering celestial bodies, physics principles, and space phenomena. Includes adaptable video lessons, transcripts, and quizzes for effective course planning and instruction.

• Study.com
• 1 day 19 hours 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• 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
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

GDC

Classic Game Postmortem - Star Wars Galaxies

Dive into the history and legacy of the first Star Wars MMO, exploring its ambitious goals and the challenges it faced in development and operation.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

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
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Royal Institution

When Galaxies Were Born - Exploring the Early Universe

Explore the birth of galaxies and early universe with Richard Ellis, delving into groundbreaking discoveries in modern cosmology and the quest to witness the dawn of starlight.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Pulsars, Supernova Remnants and Radio Galaxies by Professor G Srinivasan

Explore pulsars, supernova remnants, and radio galaxies in this comprehensive lecture. Discover the physics behind celestial phenomena, from neutron stars to quasars, and unravel the mysteries of the universe.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 9 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Hubble Space Telescope

Shaping Galaxies with Supermassive Black Hole Winds

Explore how supermassive black hole winds shape galaxies, influence star formation, and distribute elements across the universe through observations and simulations.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Institute for Advanced Study

Dynamical Evolution of Binaries in Star Clusters and Galaxies - Chris Hamilton

Explore binary system evolution in star clusters and galaxies, focusing on tidal forces, Lidov-Kozai theory, and compact object mergers. Gain insights into celestial mechanics and astrophysical phenomena.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Galaxies by G Srinivasan

Explore galaxies with renowned physicist G Srinivasan in this advanced lecture, part of a comprehensive summer course on gravity, astrophysics, and cosmology for physics and astronomy students.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 10 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

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
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

Experiencing Hubble: Understanding the Greatest Images of the Universe

251 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Marvel at landmark images from the Hubble Space Telescope and better understand astronomy's latest and greatest discoveries in this visual feast of a course.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 6 hours 10 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

Dark Matter, Dark Energy: The Dark Side of the Universe

172 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Examine the key concepts of an expanding universe from Albert Einstein to Edwin Hubble, led by a theoretical physicist.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

Institute for Advanced Study

Dynamics of Stellar Binaries in the Centers of Galaxies

Explore stellar binary dynamics in galactic centers, covering hypervelocity stars, tidal disruption events, and theoretical predictions for binary evolution near supermassive black holes.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics

kSZ Velocity Reconstruction of DESI Galaxies with ACT DR6

Explore kSZ velocity reconstruction techniques using DESI galaxy data combined with ACT DR6 observations for advanced cosmological analysis and large-scale structure studies.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Local Environments and Host Galaxies of Fast Radio Bursts

Explore the local environments and host galaxies of Fast Radio Bursts, examining how these cosmic phenomena relate to their galactic surroundings and origins.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video