Milky Way Galaxy Courses and Certifications

Experiencing Hubble: Exploring the Milky Way

45 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Explore the Milky Way galaxy with the Hubble Space Telescope and a prominent astronomer.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 5 hours 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Institute for Advanced Study

Teasing Out the True Milky Way

Explore the structure and dynamics of our galaxy with Harvard astrophysicist Alyssa Goodman. Discover recent findings like the Radcliffe Wave and learn about innovative techniques for mapping the Milky Way.

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

APS Physics

New Views on the Galaxy from the Gaia Space Mission

Explore the Milky Way's dynamics and assembly through Gaia mission data. Discover new insights on galactic archaeology, halo stars, and dark matter using cutting-edge space observations.

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

APS Physics

Adventures in Physics - Exploring the Universe

Explore the universe's physical attributes and astronomical wonders with Prof. Michel Van Biezen in this insightful lecture, covering planets, galaxies, and the vastness of space.

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

Wondrium

The Fate of the Milky Way

Explore the future collision of Andromeda and the Milky Way galaxies through Hubble images and computer simulations, examining its impact on our solar system and the evolution of galactic structures.

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

Hubble Space Telescope

Mapping the United Federation of Planets: An Astronomer's Guide to the Galaxy

Explore the Milky Way's structure and Earth's position through astronomy and Star Trek references. Learn how scientists map our galaxy and compare it to fictional universes.

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

World Science Festival

Black Holes - Seeing the Unseeable

Explore groundbreaking observations of black holes with Brian Greene and Shep Doeleman, discussing the Event Horizon Telescope's achievements and the first image of our galaxy's supermassive black hole.

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

World Science Festival

The Monster at the Heart of Our Galaxy - Master Class

Nobel Laureate Andrea Ghez explores the supermassive black hole at the Milky Way's center, discussing its role in galaxy formation and evolution in this captivating astrophysics lecture.

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

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Finding Our Place Among Stars

Explore our place in the Milky Way galaxy, from star mapping techniques to the latest GAIA mission findings. Discover the structure, dynamics, and mysteries of our cosmic home.

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

Stanford Physics

The Fast Radio Sky - Exploring Fast Radio Bursts and Their Cosmic Origins - 2024 Bunyan Lecture

Explore the enigma of Fast Radio Bursts with astrophysicist Victoria Kaspi, uncovering their origins and significance in our Universe through cutting-edge radio telescope technology.

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

Introduction to Astronomy

19 reviews

An introduction to astronomy through a broad survey of what we know about the universe and how we know it.

• Coursera
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)