Solar System Courses and Certifications

Insights into Mathematics

Mechanics and the Solar System - Math History - NJ Wildberger

Explore the historical development of planetary motion theories, from Earth-centered models to Newton's laws, highlighting key figures and their contributions to our understanding of the solar system.

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

Solar Energy and Electrical System Design

732 ratings at Coursera

Comprehensive guide to planning and designing photovoltaic systems, covering site assessment, electrical considerations, and practical applications for various scales of solar installations.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 48 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Dot Physics

Building a 3D Model of the Solar System with Python

Construct a 3D solar system model using Python and Web VPython, exploring numerical modeling and adding multiple planets.

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

Dot Physics

Modeling a Flat and Spinning Solar System Using Python

Model a flat, spinning solar system with 100 masses using Web VPython and Python code. Explore advanced simulation techniques for celestial mechanics.

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

Imperial College London

The Wonders of Atmospheres Across the Solar System

Explore the fascinating atmospheres of planets and moons in our Solar System, uncovering their unique characteristics and scientific significance.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

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How Many Planets in Our Solar System? A Historical Journey Through Astronomical Discoveries

Explore the fascinating history of planet discovery and classification, from ancient times to modern debates, revealing the complexities and controversies in defining our solar system.

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

Hubble Space Telescope

Exploring the Solar System with the James Webb Space Telescope

Discover how the James Webb Space Telescope revolutionizes our understanding of the Solar System through infrared studies of rings, rocks, plumes, and auroras with expert Dr. Hammel.

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

Tom Rocks Maths

The Maths of the Solar System - Aristarchus and Jantar Mantar

Explore ancient astronomical calculations at Jantar Mantar in Jaipur, India. Learn about Aristarchus' work on celestial distances and sizes using trigonometry and geometry, with insights into heliocentrism and lunar eclipses.

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

Spahn's Science Lectures

Earth Science - The Jovian Planets and Small Solar System Bodies

Explore Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and smaller celestial bodies in our solar system, including moons, asteroids, comets, and dwarf planets like Pluto.

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

AGU

Voyager Mission Update: Latest Findings from the Edge of the Solar System

NASA scientists discuss Voyager mission's latest findings at the edge of our solar system, including cosmic rays, comets, and future communication prospects with the spacecraft.

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

AGU

Sagan Lecture: The Cosmic Connection and Solar System Exploration - 2017 Fall Meeting

Explore the cosmic connection, solar system exploration, and potential for life beyond Earth in this captivating lecture by Jonathan I Lunine, covering Viking experiments, Voyager missions, and future opportunities.

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

Société Française d'Exobiologie

Exploration of the Solar System - Part 2

Dive into advanced solar system exploration techniques and discoveries with expert insights from planetary scientist Alessandra Rotundi in this comprehensive astrobiology lecture.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Société Française d'Exobiologie

Exploration of the Solar System - Part 1

Discover how space missions have revolutionized our understanding of planets, moons, and celestial bodies through cutting-edge exploration techniques and scientific discoveries.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Société Française d'Exobiologie

Solar System Formation - Part 1: Constraints

Discover the fundamental constraints that shaped our solar system's formation through expert analysis of planetary formation processes and observational evidence.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

KISSCaltech

Future of Solar System Science with Interplanetary Laser Trilateration Network

Discover how Interplanetary Laser Trilateration Network will revolutionize solar system exploration and advance space science research through innovative measurement techniques.

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