Infrared Astronomy Courses and Certifications

Lunar and Planetary Institute

Molecular Water in the Lunar Far South Using 6-Micron Spectral Imaging

Explore SOFIA's lunar water distribution findings, revealing detailed associations with topography and shading in the Moon's far south region.

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

MonashPhysicsAndAstronomy

Infrared Period-Luminosity Relations of Galactic Miras Based on Multi-Epoch Photometry and Gaia Parallax Precision

Explore period-luminosity relationships of Galactic Miras through multi-epoch infrared observations, combining COBE/DIRBE and WISE data with AAVSO light curves to assess Gaia parallax precision.

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

Kyoto-U OCW - Unofficial

赤外線天文学と数理 - 不如楽之者

Explore the evolution of infrared astronomy through historical perspectives, mathematical foundations, and modern developments at Kyoto University, featuring insights on the 3.8m Seimei Telescope.

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

World Science Festival

First Images - James Webb Space Telescope's New View of the Cosmos

Explore the groundbreaking first images from the James Webb Space Telescope with Nobel laureate John Mather and leading scientists, discussing their impact on our understanding of the universe's origins and evolution.

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

The Royal Institution

Solar System Science from the James Webb Space Telescope

Explore JWST's capabilities for solar system research, focusing on ice giants Uranus and Neptune, with NASA scientist Naomi Rowe-Gurney as she discusses new images and scientific potential.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Royal Institution

The Invisible Universe: From Supernovas to Black Holes

Explore the hidden cosmos beyond visible light, from ancient galaxies to black holes. Discover how astronomers use advanced technology to unveil the invisible universe and its fascinating phenomena.

• YouTube
• 50 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

AGU

Finding Our Way in Dark Matter and Energy - Latest Developments in Astrophysics

Explore cutting-edge astrophysics with Dr. Thaller, delving into dark matter, dark energy, and the universe's mysteries. Gain insights on infrared surveys, gravitational lensing, and the latest astronomical discoveries.

• YouTube
• 43 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

Astrum

Scientists Have Discovered 1.5 Billion Objects Lurking Behind the Milky Way - VISTA Survey

Explore how ESO's VISTA telescope revealed 1.5 billion cosmic objects hidden behind the Milky Way's dust, uncovering newborn stars, ancient stellar fossils, and distant galaxies that transform our understanding of our cosmic home.

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

College of DuPage

James Webb Space Telescope: Exploring the Universe with Unprecedented Clarity

Explore the groundbreaking James Webb Space Telescope through captivating videos and images, gaining insights into its revolutionary capabilities and cosmic discoveries.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Hubble Space Telescope

NASA's Next Big Thing: The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope

Explore NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope: its groundbreaking capabilities, scientific goals, and potential to revolutionize our understanding of dark energy, exoplanets, and the universe.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Hubble Space Telescope

Year Two in Review - Groundbreaking Science Discoveries by JWST

Explore groundbreaking discoveries by the James Webb Space Telescope in its second year, from revolutionary findings to unexpected revelations across astronomy, with insights on future investigations.

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

Stanford Physics

Opening the Infrared Treasure Chest with JWST - The 2023 Bunyan Lecture

Explore groundbreaking discoveries from the James Webb Space Telescope with Nobel Laureate John Mather. Uncover the universe's secrets through infrared observations of galaxies, stars, and planets.

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

Gresham College

First Light - Revealing the Early Universe Through Cosmic Microwave Background

Explore the early Universe through cosmic microwave background radiation, its implications for the Big Bang theory, and current challenges in understanding cosmic expansion rates.

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