Milky Way Courses and Certifications

Astronomy: images of the Universe

3 ratings at OpenLearn

Explore multiwavelength astronomy, measure celestial objects, and survey the Milky Way using online tools. Discover nebulae, stars, and galaxies while learning about astronomical imaging techniques.

• OpenLearn
• 6 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Watercolor Galaxies - Learn to paint a dreamy night sky

Learn to paint a dreamy night sky with watercolors, including techniques for creating the Milky Way, stars, reflections, and mountains in a captivating aurora scene.

• Skillshare
• 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Galaxies and the Universe

Explore the cosmos, from galaxies to the universe's origin and fate. Delve into dark matter, dark energy, and cosmological models explaining our existence and the universe's evolution.

• California Community Colleges System
• 15 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 3rd Sep, 2024
• Paid Course

Descriptive Astronomy

Explore the wonders of the universe, from our solar system to distant galaxies, in this comprehensive survey of contemporary astronomical knowledge and discoveries.

• California Community Colleges System
• 17 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 19th Aug, 2024
• Paid Course

APS Physics

Fireworks at the Galactic Center Black Hole

Explore the Milky Way's supermassive black hole and a gas cloud's dramatic approach, potentially triggering increased activity and luminosity at our galactic center.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics

Milky Way's Satellite Galaxies under Tidal Stripping and the Implications

Explore tidal stripping of Milky Way satellite galaxies and its implications for dark matter physics. Gain insights from observational data and theoretical models in this cutting-edge astrophysics talk.

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

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Streams as Probes of Dark Matter Distribution in the Milky Way by Sergey Koposov

Explore how stellar streams can reveal the dark matter distribution in our galaxy, offering insights into the Milky Way's structure and evolution.

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

ICTP-SAIFR

Galactic Archeology in the Gaia Era - Class 4

Explore Galactic Archeology in the Gaia era, uncovering the Milky Way's history through stellar populations and chemical compositions. Gain insights into cutting-edge astrophysical research.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

ICTP-SAIFR

Galactic Archeology in the Gaia Era - Class 1

Explore Galactic Archeology in the Gaia era, uncovering the Milky Way's history through stellar populations and chemical compositions. Gain insights into cutting-edge astrophysical research techniques.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics

Near-Far Connections: The Milky Way and its Local Environment as a Laboratory

Explore the Milky Way as a laboratory for understanding cosmic dawn, connecting near-field observations with deep-field data to unravel the mysteries of early galaxy formation and evolution.

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