Star Formation Courses and Certifications

In the night sky: Orion

10 ratings at OpenLearn

In this free course, In the night sky: Orion, you will explore the night sky, discover how stars formed and find out about exoplanets, all through the constellation of Orion.

• OpenLearn
• 24 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

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

Where Did the Universe Come From? - With Geraint Lewis

Explore the Universe's origins through the lens of modern physics, examining the clash between general relativity and quantum mechanics, and delving into star formation, elements, and cosmic future.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Arvin Ash

A Brief History of the Universe - From Big Bang to Dark Energy

Explore the universe's history from the Big Bang to today, covering cosmic inflation, particle formation, star and galaxy evolution, dark matter, and dark energy in this comprehensive overview.

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

Astrum

We Live Inside a Huge 1 Million Degree Plasma Bubble

Discover how our solar system travels through a massive plasma bubble created by 15 ancient supernovas, exploring the Local Hot Bubble's structure and our journey toward its center.

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

Astrum

Hubble's 2.5 Billion Pixel Photo of Andromeda Galaxy - 10 Years of Observations Revealed

Explore Hubble's stunning 2.5 billion pixel mosaic of Andromeda, revealing 200 million stars, ancient galactic collisions, and insights into our galaxy's future collision with this neighbor.

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

Hubble Space Telescope

Cloudy with a Chance of Stars

Explore the fascinating process of star formation, from nebulas to galaxies, and discover the latest research in stellar genesis using advanced telescopes and observational techniques.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 22 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

The Royal Institution

Massive Stars and Supernovae – With Thomas Haworth

Explore the formation, life, and explosive death of massive stars, their impact on galaxies, and recent discoveries in planetary science through engaging demonstrations and simulations.

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

World Science Festival

Revealing the Cosmos - A Startling New View from the James Webb Space Telescope

Explore the latest findings from the James Webb Space Telescope with Nobel Laureate John Mather and leading astronomers, discussing new clues about star and galaxy formation, and emerging cosmic mysteries.

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

Hubble Space Telescope

Shaping Galaxies with Supermassive Black Hole Winds

Explore how supermassive black hole winds shape galaxies, influence star formation, and distribute elements across the universe through observations and simulations.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Hubble Space Telescope

Building New Worlds in Protoplanetary Disks

Explore planet formation in protoplanetary disks, examining theories and observations linking exoplanets to their natal environments. Dive into the mystery of how diverse worlds emerge from cosmic dust.

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

Hubble Space Telescope

The Gaseous Universe

Explore the crucial role of gas in astrophysics, from planetary atmospheres to intergalactic space, and its impact on star formation and galactic evolution.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Cosmology - From Big Bang to the Present Day

Explore the Universe's evolution from the Big Bang to today, covering major cosmological events and recent breakthroughs in our understanding of cosmic history and structure formation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video