Astronomy by CrashCourse

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In 46 episodes, Phil Plait (aka The Bad Astronomer) teaches you astronomy! This course starts with the astronomical observations we can make with the naked eye and expands out to cover the solar system, stars, galaxies, and the universe itself. The content is loosely based on an introductory university-level curriculum.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Define the components of the universe, from the planets in the Solar System to dark energy and gamma rays
Understand how astronomers collect and analyze data to study the past and current state of the universe
Explain the difference between asteroids, comets, and meteors
Contextualize observed phenomena within scientific theories about the history and physics of space, such as the Big Bang theory

Syllabus

Crash Course Astronomy Preview.
Introduction to Astronomy: Crash Course Astronomy #1.
Naked Eye Observations: Crash Course Astronomy #2.
Cycles in the Sky: Crash Course Astronomy #3.
Moon Phases: Crash Course Astronomy #4.
Eclipses: Crash Course Astronomy #5.
Telescopes: Crash Course Astronomy #6.
The Gravity of the Situation: Crash Course Astronomy #7.
Tides: Crash Course Astronomy #8.
Introduction to the Solar System: Crash Course Astronomy #9.
The Sun: Crash Course Astronomy #10.
The Earth: Crash Course Astronomy #11.
The Moon: Crash Course Astronomy #12.
Mercury: Crash Course Astronomy #13.
Venus: Crash Course Astronomy #14.
Mars: Crash Course Astronomy #15.
Jupiter: Crash Course Astronomy #16.
Jupiter's Moons: Crash Course Astronomy #17.
Saturn: Crash Course Astronomy #18.
Uranus & Neptune: Crash Course Astronomy #19.
Asteroids: Crash Course Astronomy #20.
Comets: Crash Course Astronomy #21.
The Oort Cloud: Crash Course Astronomy #22.
Meteors: Crash Course Astronomy #23.
Light: Crash Course Astronomy #24.
Distances: Crash Course Astronomy #25.
Stars: Crash Course Astronomy #26.
Exoplanets: Crash Course Astronomy #27.
Brown Dwarfs: Crash Course Astronomy #28.
Low Mass Stars: Crash Course Astronomy #29.
White Dwarfs & Planetary Nebulae: Crash Course Astronomy #30.
High Mass Stars: Crash Course Astronomy #31.
Neutron Stars: Crash Course Astronomy #32.
Black Holes: Crash Course Astronomy #33.
Binary and Multiple Stars: Crash Course Astronomy #34.
Star Clusters: Crash Course Astronomy #35.
Nebulae: Crash Course Astronomy #36.
The Milky Way: Crash Course Astronomy #37.
Galaxies, part 1: Crash Course Astronomy #38.
Galaxies, part 2: Crash Course Astronomy #39.
Gamma-Ray Bursts: Crash Course Astronomy #40.
Dark Matter: Crash Course Astronomy #41.
The Big Bang, Cosmology part 1: Crash Course Astronomy #42.
Dark Energy, Cosmology part 2: Crash Course Astronomy #43.
A Brief History of the Universe: Crash Course Astronomy #44.
Deep Time: Crash Course Astronomy #45.
Everything, The Universe...And Life: Crash Course Astronomy #46.
Explore The Solar System: 360 Degree Interactive Tour!.

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5.0 rating, based on 9 Class Central reviews

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Jason Hunt @velichik

By far, the most amazing course out there on astronomy, at least for me. I’m a bit of a beginner and now after taking the course I feel competent to have conversations and I look at the sky in such a different way. Pack full of info and presented in a fun way I’d suggest this course to anyone.
Christopher Lucas Gurbin @Radiationman

Prof. Phil is one of the best, and his experience in research before Crash Course really adds to his insights on Adult Education.

For all ages, Prof. Phil is one resource to mine.
Neeraj Pallikonda @neerajforeal

This course is really good, starting with a solid foundation in the basics before delving into more advanced topics.
I would recommend this course to absolutely everyone.
Eza Yaqoob

Crash Course Astronomy's "Intro to Astronomy" is an engaging and informative series that provides a fantastic overview of the cosmos. The host, Phil Plait, delivers complex astronomical concepts in an easy-to-understand manner, making it accessible…

Crash Course Astronomy's "Intro to Astronomy" is an engaging and informative series that provides a fantastic overview of the cosmos. The host, Phil Plait, delivers complex astronomical concepts in an easy-to-understand manner, making it accessible to both beginners and those with some background in astronomy. The visuals and animations used in the videos enhance the learning experience, helping viewers grasp the vastness and beauty of the universe. The series covers a wide range of topics, from the basics of stargazing to more advanced concepts like black holes and the Big Bang theory. Overall, Crash Course Astronomy's "Intro to Astronomy" is a must-watch for anyone interested in exploring the wonders of space. It's educational, entertaining, and leaves you in awe of the universe's mysteries.
Bishal Neupane

Phil Plait's "Astronomy Crash Course" delivers an exceptional synthesis of both fundamental and advanced astronomy concepts. I learnt the structure and dynamics of our solar system, including the nuances of planetary formation and orbital mechanics and then explored stellar astrophysics in detail, elucidating the life cycles of stars, stellar nucleosynthesis, and phenomena such as supernovae and black holes. In the realm of galaxies and cosmology, I delved into the Milky Way's structure, the principles of dark matter and dark energy, and the Big Bang Theory.
Kaidan

I have learned a lot of astronomy in this course, now I'm inspired to be a astrophysicist and an astronaut. Thanks Phil Plate!
Valdireno Da Silva Souza

Este curso é muito bom, começando com uma base sólida no básico antes de se aprofundar em tópicos mais avançados.
Eu recomendaria este curso para absolutamente todos.
Sandokan Sahara-Khan

I am 74 years old and always wanted to study Astronomy, but due to our living standards back when I was young, was unable to persue my interest, I want to make up for that now. Finding this online course is the best thing to happen to me.

I found the course very interesting and informative, and the gentleman giving the lecture is very knowledgeable and he made it exciting, so much so I will probably watch it again.

He explained everything in such an exciting and interesting way. I hope to persue more courses like this one.

Thanking you from the bottom of my heart.

Sandokan Sahara-Khan
Abigail

Really well done, I fully enjoyed watching and learning from this course! This was very useful to me, especially as I am a beginner when it comes to astronomy.

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