Galaxy Formation Courses and Certifications

In the night sky: Orion

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

The Big Bang and Beyond: Exploring the Early Universe

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<p>Taught by Professor Gary Felder of Smith College, this course covers the history of the early universe starting with the Big Bang and continuing to the formation of the first stars and galaxies hundreds of millions of years later. Professor Feld…

• The Great Courses Plus
• 6 hours 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

World Science Festival

Afterglow - Dispatches from the Birth of the Universe

Explore cosmology with Nobel Laureate John Mather in this World Science Festival offering. Delve into the cosmic background radiation, the Big Bang, and the universe's evolution in a 1-2 hour study.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics

MIGHTEE-HI - The Relation Between the HI Gas in Galaxies and the Cosmic Web - Madalina Tudorache

Explore the relationship between HI gas in galaxies and the cosmic web with this under 1-hour material from Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics. Dive into cosmic evolution, galaxy formation, and cosmology.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics

Formation of Thin and Thick Discs of Galaxies - Sukyoung Yi (Yonsei)

Explore the co-evolution of the cosmic web and galaxies with Sukyoung Yi from Yonsei at the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics. Dive into topics like galaxy formation, cosmic dawn, and more in under an hour.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics

How Cosmological Filaments Reset the Formation of Disc Galaxies - Florent Renaud

Explore the co-evolution of the cosmic web and galaxies with Florent Renaud from Lund University in this under 1-hour conference by Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics

Cold Streams in the Hot CGM of High Z Galaxies - Han Aung

Explore the co-evolution of the cosmic web and galaxies with Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics. Dive into topics like galaxy formation, cosmic evolution, and the effects of the cosmic web on galaxies.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics

Tracking Halo Orbits and Their Mass Evolution Around Large-Scale Filaments - Hannah Jhee

Explore the co-evolution of the cosmic web and galaxies with Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics. Understand galaxy formation, cosmic evolution, and the influence of modified gravity on large scale structures.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics

The Energy Minimisation Principle - Linking Protohalo Shapes to Anisotropic Infall - Marcello Musso

Explore the co-evolution of the cosmic web and galaxies with Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics. Dive into topics like galaxy formation, cosmic evolution, and dark energy in under an hour.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Hubble Space Telescope

The Deaths and Afterlives of Massive Stars

Explore the fascinating world of supernovae, their impact on the cosmos, and their role in creating life-sustaining elements with Purdue University's Dan Milisavljevic. (1-2 hours, Hubble Space Telescope)

• YouTube
• 1 hour 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Hubble Space Telescope

The Milky Way’s Bulge - From a Hypothesized Blob to a Remarkably Detailed Picture

Explore the Milky Way's central bulge with Johns Hopkins University's David Nataf in this 1-2 hour material from Hubble Space Telescope, delving into star formation, chemical abundances, and galaxy evolution.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Hubble Space Telescope

On the Trail of the Missing Galaxies - The Oldest Stars in the Neighborhood

Explore the mystery of missing galaxies with Hubble Space Telescope's online material. Understand the role of ultra-faint dwarf galaxies in solving the missing satellite problem. Duration: 1-2 hours.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Hubble Space Telescope

Shaping Galaxies with Supermassive Black Hole Winds

Explore the role of supermassive black hole winds in shaping galaxies with the Hubble Space Telescope. Learn about star formation, galaxy development, and astronomical spectroscopy.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Avery Broderick on a Black Hole Breakthrough from the EHT

Join the Perimeter Institute for a 1-2 hour deep dive into black hole breakthroughs with EHT scientist Avery Broderick. Explore the creation of an "Earth-sized telescope", black hole imaging, and more.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Royal Institution

The End of Everything - With Katie Mack

Explore quantum mechanics, cosmology, and string theory with Katie Mack in this under 1-hour offering from The Royal Institution. Gain insights into the potential endings of our universe.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course