Telescopes Courses and Certifications

Our Night Sky

226 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

TED

What's the Next Window into Our Universe?

Explore how Big Data is revolutionizing astronomy, from massive telescope projects to capturing the universe's ever-changing moods, in this informative talk by astronomer Andrew Connolly.

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

Michel van Biezen

Astronomy - Telescopes

Explore telescopes, from basic principles to advanced technologies, covering refracting and reflecting designs, adaptive optics, interferometry, CCDs, and various types of astronomical observations.

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

The Royal Institution

How Easy Is It to Grow a Supermassive Black Hole? - With Dr Becky

Explore the fascinating growth of supermassive black holes with Dr Becky Smethurst. Discover the challenges, mechanisms, and limits of their expansion in this engaging astrophysics lecture.

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

World Science Festival

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

Nobel Laureate Andrea Ghez discusses her groundbreaking discovery of a supermassive black hole at our galaxy's center, exploring the technological advances and long journey that led to this remarkable achievement.

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

Hubble Space Telescope

How to Hunt for Distant Worlds

Explore exoplanet detection methods, from radial velocity to direct imaging, and learn about the history and significance of these distant worlds in our galaxy.

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

Hubble Space Telescope

The Astronomer’s Toolkit

Explore modern astronomical tools and methods, from telescopes to digital detectors, and learn how to analyze authentic NASA data in this engaging lecture on recent discoveries in space science.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Europlanet

Mercury Transit 2016 Live Hangout - Part 1

Experts discuss Mercury's 2016 solar transit, covering its rarity, observation methods, scientific importance, and related space missions in this live hangout by Europlanet.

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

Geologists of Jackson Hole

Snow King Observatory and Astronomical Imaging - The Pillars of Creation

Journey 5,700 light-years to "The Pillars of Creation" with Dr. Adler. Explore celestial images blending science and artistry, showcasing the beauty of the cosmos through advanced astronomical imaging techniques.

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

USENIX

Telescope: Telemetry for Gargantuan Memory Footprint Applications

Innovative telemetry technique for efficient hot/cold data detection in terabyte-scale applications, enabling improved memory tiering and performance in data centers with tiered memory architectures.

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

The Royal Institution

The Earth as a Planet - Lecture 1

Renowned astronomer Carl Sagan explores Earth's place in the Solar System, discussing its formation, heliocentric model, and our evolving understanding of our planet through advancing space science.

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

The Royal Institution

When Galaxies Were Born - Exploring the Early Universe

Explore the birth of galaxies and early universe with Richard Ellis, delving into groundbreaking discoveries in modern cosmology and the quest to witness the dawn of starlight.

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

The Royal Institution

The Invisible Universe: From Supernovas to Black Holes

Explore the hidden cosmos beyond visible light, from ancient galaxies to black holes. Discover how astronomers use advanced technology to unveil the invisible universe and its fascinating phenomena.

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

Institut Henri Poincaré

Introduction to Observational Astrophysics

Explore fundamental concepts and techniques of observational astrophysics, from celestial objects to data analysis methods.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video