Planetary Systems Courses and Certifications

New Jersey Astronomical Association

Exoplanet Demographics - How Planetary Systems Form

Discover how exoplanet demographics research reveals new insights into planetary system formation through analysis of sizes, orbits, and compositions with astrophysicist Dr. Tyler.

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

NYU Physics

The Causes and Consequences of Chaos and Instability in Planetary Systems

Explore the chaotic dynamics of planetary systems, from solar system formation to exoplanets, examining how orbital instabilities shape planetary architectures and influence cosmic evolution.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Institute for Advanced Study

Some Disassembly Required - Destructive Processes in Planetary Systems

Explore planetary system formation through destructive processes, examining super-Earths, debris disks, meteorites, and disintegrating planets with Eugene Chiang.

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

CITA Presentations

Insights from the Orbital Architectures of Planetary Systems

Explore groundbreaking research on planetary system architectures and their implications for understanding orbital dynamics, system formation, and exoplanet characteristics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics

Formation and Disruption of Resonant-chain Planetary Systems

Explore the formation and disruption of resonant-chain planetary systems in this talk by Fei Dai, examining how exoplanets discovered by Kepler and TESS missions challenge our understanding of planetary system development.

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

The Evolving Universe

841 ratings at Coursera

This is an introductory astronomy survey class that covers our understanding of the physical universe and its major constituents, including planetary systems, stars, galaxies, black holes, quasars, larger structures, and the universe as a whole.

• Coursera
• 66 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

KISSCaltech

Proof of Microbial Life: Geobiology in Planetary Analog Systems

Explore geobiology and microbial life evidence in planetary analog systems, gaining insights into biological validation for space exploration.

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

EAI - European Astrobiology Institute

The Astrochemical Trail: Interstellar Complex Molecules in Forming Planetary Systems

Explore the astrochemical journey of complex molecules from interstellar space to planetary systems, examining their potential role in prebiotic chemistry and the emergence of life through observations, experiments, and modeling.

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

Sebastian Lague

Planetary Fluid Simulation with Orbital Dynamics and Tidal Forces

Explore fluid simulation dynamics on a planetary scale, examining gravitational effects, tidal forces, and orbital mechanics through practical demonstrations and terraforming experiments.

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

Hubble Space Telescope

How to Hunt for Distant Worlds

Explore exoplanet detection methods, from radial velocity to direct imaging, and learn about the history and significance of these distant worlds in our galaxy.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

APS Physics

Exoplanets - 25 Years of Discoveries

Nobel laureate Michel Mayor reflects on 25 years of exoplanet discoveries, discussing the impact of high-resolution spectroscopy and future prospects in planetary system exploration.

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

Let's Code Physics

2022 AAPT Winter Meeting Retrospective - Episode 4

Reflections on 2022 AAPT Winter Meeting highlights, discussing exciting developments in physics education, including the James Webb Telescope, planetary systems, and the L5 Society.

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

AGU

Cassini's Chronicle of Carbon in the Saturn System - Eugene Shoemaker Lecture

Explore Saturn's carbon cycle through Cassini mission findings, revealing insights into the planet's atmosphere, rings, and moons in this AGU lecture honoring planetary scientist Eugene Shoemaker.

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

AGU

Frontiers in Exoplanets - Joint AGU-AAS Session

Explore the latest discoveries in exoplanets and their impact on our understanding of planetary formation and evolution. Compare findings with our solar system to gain new insights into diverse planetary systems.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Institute for Advanced Study

Imagining Other Worlds: How Planet-Forming Disks Can Shed Light on What Is Possible

Explore planet-forming disks and their role in shaping potential exoplanets, gaining insights into the diversity of planetary systems in our galaxy.

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