Radio Astronomy Courses and Certifications

The Radio Sky II: Observational Radio Astronomy

This course covers the principles and practices of radio astronomical observations, in particular with modern interferometers. Topics range from radio telescope technology to the measurement equation

• edX
• 7 weeks, 6-7 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Radio Astronomy: Observing the Invisible Universe

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Explore the thrilling world of pulsars, quasars, and supermassive black holes with an active radio astronomer.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 43 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Introduction to Radio Astronomy

Discover the fundamentals of radio astronomy, exploring techniques and principles for observing celestial objects using radio waves.

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

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Radio Astronomy - October 11, 2023

Explore the fundamentals of radio astronomy in this comprehensive lecture from NPTEL-NOC IITM's educational series.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Radio Astronomy

Explore the fundamentals of radio astronomy through this comprehensive lecture from NPTEL-NOC IITM, covering key concepts and techniques in this specialized field of astronomical observation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Radio Astronomy Fundamentals - Part 1

Discover the essential principles and concepts of radio astronomy in this introductory exploration of the field.

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

The Radio Sky I: Science and Observations

Be captivated by the exotic objects that populate the Radio Sky and gain a solid understanding of their physics and the fundamental techniques we use to observe them.

• edX
• 7 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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Radio Astronomy for Programmers

Explore radio astronomy from a programmer's perspective, covering key concepts, data formats, and practical applications in space observation and satellite tracking.

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

The Royal Institution

The First Billion Years of the Universe

Explore the early Universe's mysteries, from the Big Bang to the first stars. Learn about unusual cosmic phenomena and their impact on our understanding of the Universe today.

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

The Royal Institution

Our Mathematical Universe

MIT physicist Max Tegmark explores the radical idea that our universe is fundamentally mathematical, proposing that reality itself is a mathematical structure and examining the implications for our understanding of the cosmos.

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

The Royal Institution

Planets Beyond Our Sun - Exploring Extraterrestrial Solar Systems

Explore the possibility of planets beyond our solar system and the potential for extraterrestrial life in this thought-provoking lecture by renowned astronomer Carl Sagan.

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

The Royal Institution

How to Photograph a Black Hole - With Ziri Younsi

Explore how the Event Horizon Telescope turned black holes from theoretical objects into images, and what those images reveal about space, time, and the Universe.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Radio Astronomy

An introduction to radio astronomy progressing from antenna and receiver fundamentals to interferometric imaging, spectral-line studies, and very long baseline interferometry.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• Not Currently Offered
• Free Online Course

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Searching for Extraterrestrial Intelligence Using Google Cloud

Explore how Google Cloud aids in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence through radiofrequency data analysis and technosignature detection, featuring insights from SETI Forward Award winner Raffy Traas.

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

The Royal Institution

The Grand Design - Exploring the Modern Picture of the Universe - Lecture 1

Explore the modern picture of the Universe through a guided tour from our backyard to the cosmic edges, examining stars, galaxies, and large-scale structures across all astronomical wavebands.

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