Planetary Atmospheres Courses and Certifications

Spahn's Science Lectures

General Astronomy - An Introduction to Planetary Atmospheres

Explore planetary atmospheres, their composition, and effects like atmospheric pressure and the greenhouse effect. Compare Earth's atmosphere with other planets.

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

UW Astrobiology

Key Atmospheric Signatures for Identifying Source Reservoirs of Volatiles in Giant Planets

Explore key atmospheric signatures for identifying volatile source reservoirs in giant planets. Analyze Jupiter's water abundance and its implications for planetary formation theories.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Imperial College London

The Wonders of Atmospheres Across the Solar System

Explore the fascinating atmospheres of planets and moons in our Solar System, uncovering their unique characteristics and scientific significance.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Discovering Science: Atmospheric Chemistry

7 reviews

What can we learn about Earth, and other planets in and beyond our solar system, by studying their atmospheres?

• FutureLearn
• 2 weeks, 5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Imagining Other Earths

391 ratings at Coursera

Explore astronomy, biology, and planetary science to speculate about extraterrestrial life. Invent solar systems and learn about habitable zones, exoplanets, and the search for technologically advanced civilizations.

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

Retaining an Atmosphere - Planetary Conditions and Atmospheric Dynamics

Explore planetary atmospheres, escape velocity, and molecular dynamics. Understand why some planets retain atmospheres while others don't, and learn about atmospheric temperature profiles.

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

Spahn's Science Lectures

Earth Science - A Tour of the Solar System

2 reviews

Explore the diverse worlds of our solar system, from rocky terrestrials to gas giants, examining their unique features, interiors, atmospheres, and geological activities.

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

Planets

Explore planetary science, examining planetary attributes and systems while uncovering the impact of space missions on our understanding of the cosmos.

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

The Search for Exoplanets: What Astronomers Know

54 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Join the search for another Earth in this 24-lecture series that explores the brand new science of exoplanets-worlds that exist outside of our solar system.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

AGU

Early Results from the MAVEN Mission - Fall 2014

Early findings from MAVEN mission exploring Mars' upper atmosphere, including composition changes, solar interactions, and atmospheric loss processes.

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

AGU

New Observations of Europa from the Hubble Space Telescope

Explore groundbreaking Hubble observations of Europa, revealing unexpected insights into its icy shell and subsurface ocean, challenging previous understanding of Jupiter's intriguing moon.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

Mars Exploration: Bridging Our Past and Future

Explore Mars's geological history and its potential for hosting life through cutting-edge space missions and scientific discoveries, bridging our understanding of the Red Planet's past and future.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

Pluto and Charon in the Rear View - 2017 Fall Meeting

Explore the latest findings on Pluto and Charon from the New Horizons mission, and preview the upcoming flyby of Kuiper Belt Object MU69, in this comprehensive planetary science session.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

Mercury - The View from Orbit II

Explore the latest findings from Mercury's orbit, including new data and insights from recent space missions. Discover the planet's unique features and geological history.

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

Hubble Space Telescope

Star Formation in Orion

Explore star formation in Orion through observations from space telescopes, uncovering the birth of stars and enhancing our understanding of stellar origins and evolution.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video