Milky Way Galaxy Courses and Certifications

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
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

An Introduction to Astronomy

Explore the Solar System and habitability, detect exoplanets via transits and radial velocity, trace stellar life cycles, map the Milky Way, and weigh evidence for dark matter.

• Coursera
• 5 weeks, 2 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

The Monster at the Heart of our Galaxy

Nobel Laureate and astrophysicist Andrea Ghez tells the story of how we’ve been able to find a supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy.

• World Science U
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

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The Cosmic Distance Ladder: How to Measure the Universe - Part 2

Explore the fascinating methods astronomers use to calculate distances across the cosmos, from nearby planets to distant galaxies, through clear animations and step-by-step explanations.

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

The Royal Institution

To the Stars and Beyond - Exploring Exoplanets and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life - Lecture 3

Explore the universe beyond our solar system with Maggie Aderin-Pocock, discovering exoplanets, the James Webb Space Telescope, and the search for extraterrestrial life in this final lecture.

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