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Crash Course
Crash Course is an educational YouTube channel that delivers high-quality courses on various subjects, including astronomy, history, science, and more.
Star Hopping (YouTube Channel)
A YouTube channel dedicated to astronomy education, focusing on guiding beginner amateur astronomers in how to locate celestial objects using the star hopping technique. It provides step-by-step video tutorials, planetarium-style star charts, and detailed explanations to navigate the night sky.
Astronomy Cast - Ep. 97: Galaxies
This podcast episode covers galaxy types, formation, evolution, dark matter, and the cosmic microwave background, with a freely available official transcript on their website.
Dr. Cameron Hummels
Dr. Cameron Hummels is a postdoctoral researcher who organizes public education events and runs a lecture series, specializing in galaxy evolution. He is a prominent educator in the field of astronomy and cosmology.
Galaxies and Cosmology
Comprehensive introduction to modern extragalactic astronomy and cosmology. Topics covered: basics of cosmology, types of galaxies, the structure and evolution of the universe, Friedmann equation, cosmological models, tests of universal expansion, the Big Bang, thermal history, and the cosmic microwave background. Weekly quizzes for self-assessment.
The Ultimate Galaxy Guide for Astronomy Beginners
This guide covers galaxies, cosmology, the Big Bang Theory, types of galaxies (spiral, elliptical, irregular), the Milky Way galaxy, large-scale structure of the Universe, and the Cosmic Microwave Background. It's designed for beginners in astronomy.
Crash Course Astronomy
Engaging and clear explanations of astronomy topics, suitable for beginners.
Dr. Becky Smethurst
Astrophysicist at the University of Oxford and science communicator, known for her engaging YouTube channel explaining complex astronomy topics. Her research focuses on supermassive black holes in galaxies.
Roger Knacke
Emeritus Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Penn State Erie, known for his comprehensive lectures on cosmology and interstellar matter.
Professor Dave Explains
An educational YouTube channel created by Dave Farina, offering comprehensive videos primarily covering STEM subjects like chemistry, physics, biology, and mathematics, as well as psychology, with the goal of making science accessible and understandable.
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