Stellar Astrophysics Courses and Certifications

Simons Foundation

Waves Inside Stars: The Beauty and Power of Asteroseismology

Explore the revolutionary field of space asteroseismology through stellar wave analysis, computational modeling, and the latest discoveries in understanding stellar evolution and rotation properties.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Institute for Advanced Study

Stellar Physics in (3+1) D: Massive Stars at the Intersection of Large-Scale Numerical Models and Time-Domain Surveys

Delve into advanced stellar physics concepts and numerical modeling techniques for studying massive stars, with focus on time-domain surveys and large-scale computational approaches.

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

Center For Computational Relativity and Gravitation

ExaStar: Multi-Physics Stellar Astrophysics Simulations at the Exascale

Explore cutting-edge multi-physics simulations for stellar astrophysics at exascale computing levels, focusing on the ExaStar project and its applications in computational relativity.

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

AAVSO HQ

La Ciencia del Cielo para Principiantes: Física Estelar

Explora el fascinante mundo de las estrellas: su nacimiento, estructura, evolución y muerte. Descubre cómo se observan y aprende sobre casi estrellas y sistemas planetarios con la Dra. Olga Inés Pintado.

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

AAVSO HQ

Las Estrellas a tu Alcance: Variabilidad en Estrellas Químicamente Peculiares

Explora la variabilidad química superficial en estrellas peculiares, sus causas y detección. Analiza los avances en la investigación y las implicaciones para la comprensión de la evolución estelar.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Emily Levesque Public Lecture - The Weirdest Stars in the Universe

Explore the universe's most bizarre stellar objects, from pulsars to black holes, in this captivating lecture on stellar astronomy's history, modern techniques, and groundbreaking discoveries.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Pilot Lecture: Neutron Stars and Pulsars

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Examine the fascinating world of neutron stars and learn what they can teach us about our universe. Plus Pilots! - giving you a chance to view pilot lectures before they become courses.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

Astrum

This Bizarre Object Is Bombarding the Earth with Antimatter

Uncover the mystery behind Geminga, the enigmatic pulsar bombarding Earth with antimatter, and explore how scientists solved this decades-old astronomical cold case.

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

Astrum

We Finally Know Why Betelgeuse Behaves So Strangely

Uncover the mysteries of Betelgeuse, the red giant star's strange behavior, its newly discovered companion "Betelbuddy," and whether its impending supernova threatens Earth.

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

Astrum

Is This the Largest Star in the Universe?

Explore the universe's most colossal stars, from Wolf-Rayet monsters to red supergiants like UY Scuti, and discover the ultimate limits of stellar size and evolution.

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

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

White Dwarf Stars: Formation, Structure, and Evolution - Lecture 2

Explore white dwarf stars, their quantum nature, and formation process. Learn about Chandrasekhar's groundbreaking theory, relativistic effects, and the ultimate fate of low-mass stars in this comprehensive lecture.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 55 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

AGU

Consequences of an Unusually Long and Deep Solar Minimum - Part I

Explore the impacts of an extended, intense solar minimum period on space weather, climate, and technological systems. Gain insights from leading experts in solar physics and heliophysics.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 5 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Arvin Ash

The Insane Power of a Hypernova - Second Only to the Big Bang

Explore the mind-blowing power of hypernovas, their formation, and potential cosmic threats. Discover how these stellar explosions create intense gamma-ray bursts that could impact Earth.

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

TED

The Probe on a Mission to Touch the Sun

Explore NASA's Parker Solar Probe mission to unravel the Sun's mysteries, from its life-sustaining energy to geomagnetic storms, and its potential impact on society's future.

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