Hubble Space Telescope Courses

Unveiling the Cosmos - Key Inventions Behind the Modern Telescope

Explore the evolution of telescopes and their impact on astronomical discovery with Dr. Sarah Kendrew from the Hubble Space Telescope. A 1-2 hour journey into cosmic transformation.

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

The Astronomer’s Toolkit

Explore modern astronomical tools and methods with Hubble Space Telescope's online material. Learn to use NASA data, understand the history of telescopes, and delve into spectroscopy.

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

Our Colorful Universe: Translating Cosmic Light

Explore the creation of cosmic images with data from the Hubble Space Telescope in this 1-2 hour program by the Space Telescope Science Institute. Dive into light history, spectroscopy, and more.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Fiery Fate of Exoplanets

Explore the fate of exoplanets as their host stars die, with Dr. Joleen Carlberg from the Space Telescope Science Institute. Learn about planetary engulfment and its effects in this 1-2 hour study.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Deaths and Afterlives of Massive Stars

Explore the fascinating world of supernovae, their impact on the cosmos, and their role in creating life-sustaining elements with Purdue University's Dan Milisavljevic. (1-2 hours, Hubble Space Telescope)

• YouTube
• 1 hour 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Our Place in the Stars

Explore the mysteries of our universe with Dr. Amaya Moro-Martin from the Hubble Space Telescope. This 1-2 hour journey of self-discovery addresses essential scientific and philosophical questions.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Initial Exoplanet Discoveries from TESS

Explore initial exoplanet discoveries from NASA's TESS with Scott Fleming of the Hubble Space Telescope. Learn about the observatory's design, Kepler/K2 mission comparison, and more in 1-2 hours.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Black Holes and Other Dark Matters

Explore black holes and dark matter with Marc Kamionkowski of Johns Hopkins University in this 1-2 hour material from Hubble Space Telescope. Delve into gravitational waves and stellar mass black holes.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

From Scientific Idea to Published Results - and Everything in Between!

Explore the journey from scientific idea to published results with Hubble Space Telescope. Learn about the proposal process, planning, scheduling, and more in this 1-2 hour program.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Chasing Supernovae with Kepler

Explore supernovae with Kepler spacecraft's data in this 1-2 hour program by Hubble Space Telescope, learning about different types and their impact on Earth.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Milky Way’s Bulge - From a Hypothesized Blob to a Remarkably Detailed Picture

Explore the Milky Way's central bulge with Johns Hopkins University's David Nataf in this 1-2 hour material from Hubble Space Telescope, delving into star formation, chemical abundances, and galaxy evolution.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Star Formation in Orion

Explore star formation in Orion with Hubble Space Telescope's 1-2 hour material. Delve into the birth of stars and our solar system's origins through space telescope observations.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Gravitational Wave Astronomy

Explore gravitational wave astronomy with Hubble Space Telescope's online material. Learn about black hole mergers, neutron stars, and the technology behind gravitational wave detection.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Mapping the United Federation of Planets: An Astronomer's Guide to the Galaxy

Explore the galaxy with Hubble Space Telescope's guide, blending Star Trek lore with real astronomy. Learn about the Milky Way's features and Earth's location within it.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Webb in Three Acts - The Telescope, The Science, The Legacy

Explore the James Webb Space Telescope's mission, science, and legacy in this 1-2 hour material from Hubble Space Telescope. Learn about galaxy evolution, star formation, and more.

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