Infrared Astronomy Courses and Certifications

Lunar and Planetary Institute

Molecular Water in the Lunar Far South Using 6-Micron Spectral Imaging

Explore SOFIA's lunar water observations, revealing detailed distribution patterns associated with topographic features in the Moon's far south region and south pole.

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

Hubble Space Telescope

Webb in Three Acts - The Telescope, The Science, The Legacy

Explore the James Webb Space Telescope's groundbreaking capabilities in infrared astronomy, from observing distant galaxies to studying exoplanets, and its potential impact on our understanding of the universe.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Michel van Biezen

Astronomy - Telescopes

Explore telescopes, from basic principles to advanced technologies, covering refracting and reflecting designs, adaptive optics, interferometry, CCDs, and various types of astronomical observations.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Opening the Infrared Treasure Chest - Images from the James Webb Space Telescope

Explore groundbreaking discoveries from the James Webb Space Telescope, revealing cosmic history from the Big Bang to present-day star formation, with unexpected findings that challenge NASA's predictions.

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

AGU

Finding Our Way in Dark Matter and Energy - Latest Developments in Astrophysics

Explore cutting-edge astrophysics with Dr. Thaller, delving into dark matter, dark energy, and the universe's mysteries. Gain insights on infrared surveys, gravitational lensing, and the latest astronomical discoveries.

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

The Royal Institution

Solar System Science from the James Webb Space Telescope

Explore JWST's capabilities for solar system research, focusing on ice giants Uranus and Neptune, with NASA scientist Naomi Rowe-Gurney as she discusses new images and scientific potential.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Royal Institution

The Invisible Universe: From Supernovas to Black Holes

Explore the hidden cosmos beyond visible light, from ancient galaxies to black holes. Discover how astronomers use advanced technology to unveil the invisible universe and its fascinating phenomena.

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

World Science Festival

First Images - James Webb Space Telescope's New View of the Cosmos

Explore the groundbreaking first images from the James Webb Space Telescope with Nobel laureate John Mather and leading scientists, discussing their impact on our understanding of the universe's origins and evolution.

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

GOTO Conferences

The Universe, Unfolded - NASA Webb Space Telescope

Explore the groundbreaking discoveries and innovations of the James Webb Space Telescope with NASA engineer Kenneth Harris II, unveiling new insights into our universe and the future of space exploration.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Gresham College

First Light - Revealing the Early Universe Through Cosmic Microwave Background

Explore the early Universe through cosmic microwave background radiation, its implications for the Big Bang theory, and current challenges in understanding cosmic expansion rates.

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

Hubble Space Telescope

NASA's Next Big Thing: The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope

Explore NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope: its groundbreaking capabilities, scientific goals, and potential to revolutionize our understanding of dark energy, exoplanets, and the universe.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Hubble Space Telescope

Year Two in Review - Groundbreaking Science Discoveries by JWST

Explore groundbreaking discoveries by the James Webb Space Telescope in its second year, from revolutionary findings to unexpected revelations across astronomy, with insights on future investigations.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Stanford Physics

Opening the Infrared Treasure Chest with JWST - The 2023 Bunyan Lecture

Nobel Laureate John Mather discusses the James Webb Space Telescope's capabilities, early discoveries, and potential for groundbreaking observations in infrared astronomy, from distant galaxies to exoplanets.

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

Lunar and Planetary Institute

A Revolution in Solar System Astronomy with JWST

Explore JWST's groundbreaking observations of solar system bodies, from gas giants to asteroids, and learn how these findings revolutionize our understanding of planetary formation and evolution.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Arvin Ash

Three Biggest JWST Discoveries - Challenging the Big Bang Model

Exploring JWST's groundbreaking discoveries: early galaxy formation challenges, gravitational lensing observations, and exoplanet atmospheric analysis, revealing new insights into the universe's history and potential for life.

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