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Astronomy Courses

Astronomy courses can help you learn about celestial mechanics, the life cycles of stars, and the structure of galaxies. You can build skills in observational techniques, data analysis, and understanding astronomical phenomena. Many courses introduce tools like telescopes and software for simulating celestial events, that support conducting research and interpreting data in practical settings.


Popular Astronomy Courses and Certifications


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    Yale University

    Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Environment, Culture, Biology, Creativity, Systems Thinking, Physical Science, Timelines, Physics, Scientific Methods

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    438 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    Journey Conversations: Weaving Knowledge and Action

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Environment, Anthropology, Sustainable Development, Teaching, Liberal Arts, Storytelling, Community Development, Biology, Systems Thinking, Cultural Diversity, Physics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    164 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Out of core nuclear fuel management: front end

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Materials science, Production Process, Manufacturing Processes, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing and Production, Engineering Calculations, Chemistry, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Houston

    Preparing for the AP Physics 1 Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Basic Electrical Systems, Physics, Vibrations, Physical Science, Trigonometry, Mathematical Modeling

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    宇宙之旅:对话 (Journey of the Universe: Weaving Knowledge and Action)

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Environment, Teaching, Creativity, Anthropology, International Relations, Storytelling, World History, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Physics, Environmental Science, Economics, Biology

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Emergent Phenomena in Science and Everyday Life

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Analysis, General Science and Research, Materials science, Simulations, Biology, Scientific Methods, Mathematical Modeling, Physics, Psychology, Applied Mathematics

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    164 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Physics 102 - Electric Charges and Fields

    Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mechanics, Electrical Systems, Calculus, Mathematical Modeling, Trigonometry, Problem Solving, Applied Mathematics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    190 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique

    Mécanique quantique

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Mechanics, Probability, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, Experimentation, Laboratory Techniques

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    153 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Business, Politics, Policy, & Players of Space Programs

    Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Political Sciences, Entrepreneurship, Governance, Higher Education, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Business, Innovation, Emerging Technologies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Physics of Geometrical and Physical Optics

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling, Trigonometry, Calculus, Linear Algebra, Problem Solving

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dartmouth College

    Question Reality: Matter

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Chemistry, Laboratory Equipment, Research, Qualitative Research, World History

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Transmission electron microscopy for materials science

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Analytical Testing, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Semiconductors, Failure Analysis, Laboratory Equipment, Physics, Image Analysis, Mathematical Modeling

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    122 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular astronomy courses

  • Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life: Yale University
  • Journey Conversations: Weaving Knowledge and Action: Yale University
  • Out of core nuclear fuel management: front end: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Preparing for the AP Physics 1 Exam: University of Houston
  • 宇宙之旅:对话 (Journey of the Universe: Weaving Knowledge and Action): Yale University
  • Emergent Phenomena in Science and Everyday Life: University of California, Irvine
  • Physics 102 - Electric Charges and Fields: Rice University
  • Mécanique quantique: École Polytechnique
  • The Business, Politics, Policy, & Players of Space Programs: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Physics of Geometrical and Physical Optics: Rice University

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