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Astrophysics Courses

Astrophysics courses can help you learn about celestial mechanics, the behavior of light, and the evolution of stars and galaxies. You can build skills in data analysis, mathematical modeling, and observational techniques to interpret astronomical phenomena. Many courses introduce tools like telescopes and software for simulating cosmic events, allowing you to apply your knowledge in practical scenarios such as analyzing light curves or mapping cosmic structures.


Popular Astrophysics Courses and Certifications


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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Phases of Matter: Solid, Liquid, Gas and Beyond

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Materials science, Chemistry, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Computational Thinking, Simulations, Applied Mathematics

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    University of Arizona

    Knowing the Universe: History and Philosophy of Astronomy

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Physics, Mechanics, Physical Science, Science and Research, World History, Scientific Methods, Chemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Applied Mathematics

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Tesoros de la Física y sus Descubridores I

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Electrical Systems, Physical Science, Mechanics, European History, Ancient History, Scientific Methods, World History, General Science and Research, Experimentation

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    École Polytechnique

    Les deux infinis et nous

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Materials science, Radiation Therapy, Physical Science, Radiology, Biomedical Technology, General Science and Research, Emerging Technologies, Research, Energy and Utilities, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Innovation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique

    D'un infini à l'autre - Voyages de l'infiniment grand à l'infiniment petit

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Science and Research, Research

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Kinetics: Studying Spacecraft Motion

    Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Physics

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    École Polytechnique

    Vers l'infiniment petit

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Laboratory Research, Materials science, Experimentation, Chemistry, Laboratory Equipment, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Physical Science

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    National Taiwan University

    基礎光學一 (Introduction to Optics (1))

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Imaging, Physics, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Biology, Experimentation, Scientific Visualization, Scientific Methods

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    Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

    Introduction to advanced tomography

    Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, Medical Imaging, 3D Modeling, Image Analysis, Finite Element Methods, Numerical Analysis, Data Cleansing, Mathematical Modeling, Materials science, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Python Programming, Applied Mathematics

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Understanding Modern Physics III: Simplicity and Complexity

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Advanced Mathematics, Numerical Analysis, Simulations, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus, Differential Equations, Computer Programming

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Física: Dimensión y Movimiento

    Skills you'll gain: Graphing, Systems Of Measurement, Physics, Integral Calculus, Calculus, Mechanics, Arithmetic, Scientific Methods, Applied Mathematics, Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Derivatives

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Physical Sciences

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Physical Science, Physics, Research Methodologies

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

  • Phases of Matter: Solid, Liquid, Gas and Beyond: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Knowing the Universe: History and Philosophy of Astronomy: University of Arizona
  • Tesoros de la Física y sus Descubridores I: Universidad de los Andes
  • Les deux infinis et nous: École Polytechnique
  • D'un infini à l'autre - Voyages de l'infiniment grand à l'infiniment petit: École Polytechnique
  • Kinetics: Studying Spacecraft Motion: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Vers l'infiniment petit: École Polytechnique
  • 基礎光學一 (Introduction to Optics (1)): National Taiwan University
  • Introduction to advanced tomography: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
  • Understanding Modern Physics III: Simplicity and Complexity: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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