Telescopes Courses and Certifications

AstroTech: The Science and Technology behind Astronomical Discovery

11 reviews

Discover the science and technology behind astronomical breakthroughs in this 6-week course from the University of Edinburgh. Explore how technology enables us to unlock the secrets of the universe.

• Coursera
• 6-7 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Undiscovery of Cosmic Deceleration - Robert P. Kirshner - Radcliffe Institute

Explore the mysteries of cosmic acceleration and dark energy with Harvard's Robert P. Kirshner. This 1-2 hour program delves into the unexpected findings of universe expansion.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

University of Arizona

Astronomy - State of the Art

4663 ratings at Udemy

Join Prof. Chris Impey in this Astronomy for beginners course and learn about today's amazing astronomical discoveries!

• Udemy
• 23 hours 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Basics of Astronomy

Improve your basic astronomy knowledge with this comprehensive 43-hour course, covering celestial navigation, solar system characteristics, galaxies, star qualities, and more.

• Study.com
• 1 day 19 hours 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

DSST Astronomy: Study Guide & Test Prep

Prepare for the DSST Astronomy exam with this engaging 34-hour course. Learn through short videos, quizzes, and practice tests covering topics from celestial navigation to black holes.

• Study.com
• 34 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Telescopes and spectrographs

This free course, Telescopes and spectrographs, looks at how they are designed to improve our ability to observe the universe. You will examine how different technologies have been developed over ...

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

Introduction to Astronomy - Telescopes

1 review

Explore the world of telescopes with Professor Chris Impey from the University of Arizona. Learn about observing limitations, solutions, adaptive optics, and more in 2-3 hours.

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

The Royal Institution

What's the Weather Like in Space and Why Should We Care? - With Lucie Green

1 review

Explore the stormy space weather with Lucie Green from The Royal Institution. Understand solar winds, coronal mass ejections, and their impact on Earth in a 1-2 hour study.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Understanding the Universe: An Introduction to Astronomy, 2nd Edition

349 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Get a comprehensive overview of the grandest of all subjects-the universe-in this brilliant and fascinating course taught by one of America's foremost astronomers.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 2 days 2 hours 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Our Night Sky

224 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Gain a superb introduction to the wonders of the night sky with this course-taught by an award-winning astronomer-that explores the fundamentals of stargazing.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 6 hours 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

In the night sky: Orion

10 ratings at OpenLearn

In this free course, In the night sky: Orion, you will explore the night sky, discover how stars formed and find out about exoplanets, all through the constellation of Orion.

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

Wondrium

The Technology and Discoveries of the James Webb Space Telescope

Explore the mechanics and discoveries of the James Webb Space Telescope in this less than 1-hour Wondrium episode, featuring astrophysicist Sean Carroll.

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

World Science Festival

The Hunt for Supermassive Black Holes - A Conversation with Andrea Ghez

Join the World Science Festival for a 1-2 hour conversation with Nobel Laureate Andrea Ghez on her journey to discovering a supermassive black hole, and her role as a science mentor.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Hubble Space Telescope

How to Hunt for Distant Worlds

Join Dr. Emily Rickman from the Hubble Space Telescope in a 1-2 hour exploration of exoplanet discovery methods and insights into planetary system formation and evolution.

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

Hubble Space Telescope

The Astronomer’s Toolkit

Explore modern astronomical tools and methods with Hubble Space Telescope's online material. Learn to use NASA data, understand the history of telescopes, and delve into spectroscopy.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course