X-ray Astronomy Courses and Certifications

Chandra Astrophysics Institute

Immersive year-long program offering hands-on astrophysics research experience using Chandra X-ray Observatory data. Develop skills in scientific investigation, technology, and collaboration while exploring various astronomical systems.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Analyzing the Universe

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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)

Supermassive Black Holes and Strong-Field Relativity - Lecture 15

Explore supermassive black holes, strong-field relativity, and X-ray binary star systems. Learn how astronomers detect black holes and discover the latest findings in astrophysics.

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

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 Online Course

APS Physics

NICER Mission: Exploring Neutron Star Physics and Astrophysics from the ISS

Exploring neutron stars with NASA's NICER mission: probing extreme physics, dense matter, and strong gravity from the International Space Station through soft X-ray observations of celestial sources.

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

Materials Research Society

Materials for the Lynx Space Telescope - Adaptive Optics and Piezoelectric Thin Films

Exploring piezoelectric thin films for adaptive optics in space telescopes, their potential to unravel cosmic mysteries, and applications in terrestrial optics and space technology.

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

Galileo Galilei Institute

Neutron Star Mass and Radius Constraints and Correlations to Dense Matter Equation of State

Explore neutron star mass-radius constraints and their connections to dense matter equations of state in this insightful astrophysics lecture by J. Lattimer.

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

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

eROSITA All-Sky Survey Highlights - Extended ROentgen Survey with an Imaging Telescope Array

Explore groundbreaking discoveries from eROSITA's all-sky X-ray survey, unveiling insights into cosmic structures, galaxy evolution, and the nature of dark matter in this engaging presentation.

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

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Science Results from eROSITA

Explore groundbreaking discoveries from eROSITA's X-ray observations, unveiling cosmic structures and advancing our understanding of the Universe's large-scale composition and evolution.

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

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

A Short Introduction to the Long Path to DESI and eROSITA

Explore groundbreaking discoveries from DESI and eROSITA surveys, unveiling cosmic mysteries, dark energy, neutrinos, and large-scale structures. Join eminent scientists for cutting-edge cosmology research insights.

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

Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics

The Fates of Stars Orbiting Too Close to Massive Black Holes

Explore the fate of stars near massive black holes, focusing on tidal disruption events and their impact on understanding galactic nuclei and black hole properties.

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

Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics

Evidence for Stellar-Mass Tidal Disruption Events: Luminous, Fast-Cooling Transients in Elliptical Galaxy Outskirts

Explore luminous, fast-cooling transients in elliptical galaxy outskirts as evidence for stellar-mass tidal disruption events with Matt Nicholl from Queen's Belfast.

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

Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics

Using Dwarf Post-Starburst Galaxies as Probes of TDEs around Intermediate Mass Black Holes

Explore dwarf post-starburst galaxies as probes for tidal disruption events around intermediate mass black holes, offering insights into galactic nuclei and black hole properties.

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

Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics

A Systematic Analysis of X-ray Emission in Optically Selected Tidal Disruption Events

Systematic analysis of X-ray emission in optically selected Tidal Disruption Events, exploring insights into galactic nuclei and supermassive black holes through luminous accretion flares.

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

Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics

Pre-peak Emission in Tidal Disruption Events

Explore pre-peak emission in tidal disruption events with Xiaoshan Huang. Gain insights into stellar destruction by supermassive black holes and their luminous accretion flares.

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