Professor Paul Robinson Courses

Introductory Astronomy - Positions on the Celestial Sphere

Explore celestial sphere basics, horizon diagrams, and astronomical positioning concepts using simulations and NASA imagery for a comprehensive introduction to observational astronomy.

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

Introductory Astronomy - The H-R Diagram

Explore the Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram, a fundamental tool for analyzing stellar properties, and learn about spectral classes and white dwarfs in astronomy.

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

Introductory Astronomy - Magnitudes of Stars

Explore stellar brightness, comparing apparent and absolute magnitudes to understand the true luminosity of stars despite their varying distances from Earth.

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

Introductory Astronomy - Luminosity, Temperature, and Surface Area

Explore the interplay of luminosity, temperature, and surface area in astronomy, understanding key concepts like the Stefan-Boltzmann Law and HR Diagram.

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

Introductory Astronomy - Newton's Laws of Motion I and II

Explore Newton's 1st and 2nd laws of motion, covering constant velocity, forces, and free-body diagrams. Gain foundational knowledge for understanding celestial mechanics in astronomy.

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

Introductory Astronomy - Star Formation and the Lifetimes of Stars

Explore the fascinating process of star formation and discover how long stars live in their main hydrogen-fusing phase in this concise astronomy lecture.

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

Introductory Astronomy - Causes of the Seasons

Explore Earth's seasonal changes through an in-depth examination of astronomical factors, utilizing interactive simulations and expert insights to enhance understanding of this natural phenomenon.

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

Introductory Astronomy - Path of the Sun in the Daytime Sky

Explore the Sun's changing path across the daytime sky throughout the year, enhancing your understanding of celestial movements and seasonal variations.

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

Introductory Astronomy: Star Motions at Different Latitudes

Explore celestial movements across Earth's latitudes using Stellarium, a free sky simulator, to understand how star motions appear differently from various global positions.

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