Celestial Mechanics Courses and Certifications

Spahn's Science Lectures

General Astronomy - Making Sense of the Universe

Explore elliptical orbits, Kepler's laws, and Newton's principles of motion in this comprehensive lecture on fundamental astronomical concepts and historical scientific breakthroughs.

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

Ross Dynamics Lab

Motion Near L4, L5 Stable Lagrange Points - Tadpole, Horseshoe Orbits, Trojan Asteroids, Lucy Mission

Explore stable Lagrange points L4 and L5, analyzing motion types like tadpole and horseshoe orbits. Discover applications in celestial mechanics, including Trojan asteroids and the Lucy mission.

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

ICTP-SAIFR

Isles of Regularity in a Sea of Chaos Amid the Gravitational Three-Body Problem

Explore the gravitational three-body problem, uncovering islands of regularity within chaotic dynamics. Gain insights into complex celestial mechanics and their implications.

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

NCCR SwissMAP

Fundamentally Unpredictable Three-Body Systems

Explore chaotic gravitational three-body systems and their unpredictability, delving into groundbreaking research on irreversibility to the Planck length.

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

UW Astrobiology

DART: Successful Deflection of an Asteroid by a Kinetic Impactor

Explore NASA's groundbreaking DART mission, its successful asteroid deflection, and the implications for planetary defense strategies. Gain insights into the mission's dynamics and future follow-up plans.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Kyoto-U OCW - Unofficial

The Restricted Three-Body Problem and Holomorphic Curves - Lecture 1

Explore the dynamics of the restricted three-body problem and its relationship to holomorphic curves, focusing on Birkhoff's conjecture and the mathematical analysis of celestial mechanics.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Kyoto-U OCW - Unofficial

The Restricted Three-Body Problem and Holomorphic Curves - Lecture 3

Delve into advanced celestial mechanics, exploring holomorphic curves and their role in solving the restricted three-body problem through Birkhoff's conjecture and periodic orbits.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

BIMSA

On the Painleve Conjecture in Celestial Mechanics - ICBS 2024

Explore the solution to the Painleve conjecture in celestial mechanics, focusing on noncollision singularities in the four-body problem of Newtonian mechanics.

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

The Diversity of Exoplanets

30 ratings at Coursera

Explore exoplanet detection methods, statistical properties, and atmospheric characteristics. Gain insights into astrophysics fundamentals and participate in citizen science projects.

• Coursera
• 16 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Kepler's Laws and Planetary Motion - Fundamentals of Physics

Explore planetary motion and gravitational interactions through Kepler's laws, deriving orbital mechanics and energy conservation principles in this comprehensive physics lecture.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

8th Grade Science: Earth Science

Engaging exploration of Earth's structure, geological processes, climate, astronomy, and the universe, with interactive lessons and quizzes for effective learning and test preparation.

• Study.com
• 14 hours 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

The Conquest of Space: Space Exploration and Rocket Science

3 reviews

Explore the history of space travel and learn the basics of aerospace engineering.

• edX
• 7 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Orbital Mechanics and Spacecraft Dynamics

Comprehensive exploration of orbital mechanics, spacecraft dynamics, and mission planning. Covers historical context, mathematical foundations, orbital maneuvers, and spacecraft design principles.

• YouTube
• 1 day 19 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Solar System Astronomy

Explore the solar system's physical principles, history, and modern discoveries through planetarium demonstrations and spacecraft exploration.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 5 hours a week
• 23rd Sep, 2024
• Paid Course

Beijing Institute of Technology

Spacecraft Orbital Dynamics

Master orbital dynamics fundamentals through real-world space missions, covering two-body problems, maneuvers, relative motion, and deep-space trajectories while exploring China's aerospace achievements.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course