Telescopes Courses and Certifications

The Royal Institution

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

1 review

Explore solar system storms, their impact on Earth's communications and infrastructure, and the latest research on space weather events and solar activity.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Wondrium

The Technology and Discoveries of the James Webb Space Telescope

Explore the groundbreaking James Webb Space Telescope with experts, discussing its mechanics, potential discoveries, and scientific implications. Gain insights into radio astronomy and the telescope's impact on our understanding of the universe.

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

SciShow

The Future of Telescopes - From Giant Ground-Based Arrays to Space-Based Observatories

Explore the future of astronomy with innovative telescope designs, from massive ground-based observatories to space-based instruments, revolutionizing our view of the universe.

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

Kyoto-U OCW - Unofficial

京大3.8mせいめい望遠鏡 - 日本初の分割望遠鏡に迫る

日本初の分割望遠鏡「せいめい」の仕組みと技術を探求。星空観測から望遠鏡の構造、鏡面加工技術まで、最先端の天文観測システムについて詳しく解説。

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

Kyoto-U OCW - Unofficial

京大3.8mせいめい望遠鏡の鏡と鏡面加工 - チャプター4

探索する望遠鏡の鏡と鏡面加工技術について、京大せいめい望遠鏡を例に解説。分割鏡の特徴や製作過程から最新の天体観測技術まで詳しく学べる。

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

Kyoto-U OCW - Unofficial

京大3.8mせいめい望遠鏡 - 日本初の分割望遠鏡 - チャプター1：星と望遠鏡

Discover the fundamentals of stars and telescopes through an exploration of Kyoto University's groundbreaking 3.8m Seimei telescope, Japan's first segmented telescope, presented by Associate Professor Kurita.

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

AstroTech: The Science and Technology behind Astronomical Discovery

11 reviews

Explore the interplay of technology and physics in modern astronomical discoveries, from black holes to dark energy, and learn how cutting-edge tools unlock cosmic secrets.

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

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

Explore the unexpected discovery of cosmic acceleration and its implications for our understanding of the universe, dark energy, and fundamental physics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

University of Arizona

Astronomy - State of the Art

4695 ratings at Udemy

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

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

Basics of Astronomy

Explore celestial bodies, astronomical phenomena, and scientific principles in this comprehensive guide covering everything from planetary characteristics to stellar evolution and cosmology.

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

DSST Astronomy: Study Guide & Test Prep

Comprehensive astronomy prep covering celestial bodies, star life cycles, galaxies, and the universe. Includes video lessons, quizzes, and practice tests for effective DSST exam preparation.

• 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
• Finished
• Free Certificate

Introduction to Astronomy - Telescopes

1 review

Explore telescopes, observing techniques, and space astronomy. Learn about adaptive optics, interferometers, detectors, and cutting-edge technologies like gravity wave detection in this comprehensive introduction.

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

Astronomical Observing Laboratory

Gain hands-on astronomy experience using telescopes and planetarium demonstrations. Participate in field trips or evening observing sessions led by instructors.

• California Community Colleges System
• 15 weeks, 1 hour a week
• 26th Aug, 2024
• Paid Course

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

356 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