Quasars Courses and Certifications

Analyzing the Universe

6 reviews

Explore x-ray astronomy using NASA satellite data to uncover cosmic mysteries like neutron stars, black holes, and supernovae. Analyze energy spectra and time series data with DS9 imaging tool.

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

The Evolving Universe

800 ratings at Coursera

This is an introductory astronomy survey class that covers our understanding of the physical universe and its major constituents, including planetary systems, stars, galaxies, black holes, quasars, larger structures, and the universe as a whole.

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

Introduction to active galaxies

6 ratings at OpenLearn

The field of active galaxies is recognised as one of increasing importance. But how do we know there are different kinds of galaxy? What are active galaxies? How are they powered? This free course,...

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

Fifty Years of Quasars

Explore the evolution, physics, and impact of quasars through expert lectures covering their discovery, luminosity, black hole demographics, jet formation, and role in galaxy evolution.

• YouTube
• 11 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Radio Astronomy: Observing the Invisible Universe

128 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Explore the thrilling world of pulsars, quasars, and supermassive black holes with an active radio astronomer.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Introduction to Astronomy: Galaxies

Explore galaxies, dark matter, and cosmic expansion. Learn about the Milky Way, galactic collisions, and the large-scale structure of the universe. Discover active galaxies, quasars, and dark energy.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics

Pre-Processing of Galaxies in Galaxy Cluster Outskirts - Ulrike Kuchner

Explore galaxy pre-processing in cluster outskirts, examining how environment shapes galaxy evolution before entering dense cluster cores. Insights into cosmic web's influence on galaxy properties.

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

Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics

The Faint Lyman-Alpha Cosmic Web in TNG50 - Chris Byrohl

Explore the faint Lyman-alpha cosmic web in TNG50 simulation, examining its structure, properties, and implications for galaxy formation and evolution in the early universe.

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

Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics

Constraining the Cosmic Partition of IGM and CGM Baryons with FRB Foreground Mapping - KG Lee

Explore cosmic baryon distribution using Fast Radio Burst foreground mapping to constrain the partition between intergalactic and circumgalactic mediums, advancing our understanding of cosmic structure.

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

Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics

Dissecting the Cosmic Web With Caustics - Job Feldbrugge

Explore the cosmic web's structure and its role in galaxy formation through caustics analysis. Gain insights into the universe's large-scale structure and its impact on cosmic evolution.

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

Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics

Early Results from Cosmicflows-4 - Brent Tully

Explore early findings from Cosmicflows-4 project, examining cosmic web structure and galaxy distribution. Gain insights into large-scale universe mapping and implications for cosmology.

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

Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics

Unveiling the Z1 Cosmic Web With Current and Upcoming Deep Surveys - Clotilde Laigle

Explore the cosmic web's impact on galaxy formation and evolution through deep surveys, connecting galactic properties to cosmology and unveiling the universe's large-scale structure.

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

Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics

Large-Scale Structure at the Interface of Numerical and Analytical Techniques - Oliver Hahn

Explores numerical and analytical techniques for studying large-scale cosmic structures, bridging cosmology and galaxy formation to understand the universe's evolution and structure.

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

Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics

Time Evolution of Bias - Applying Various Methods

Explore the evolution of bias in cosmic structure formation using various methods, examining its impact on galaxy distribution and the cosmic web across time.

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

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Black Holes and Steam Engines by Joseph Samuel

Explore black holes, thermodynamics, and Stephen Hawking's contributions in this accessible talk featuring demos, analogies, and interactive discussions on fundamental physics concepts.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course