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      University of Amsterdam

      Big History - From the Big Bang until Today

      Skills you'll gain: World History, Ancient History, Cultural Diversity, Physical Science, Anthropology, Timelines, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Environment, Environmental Science, Biology, Physics

      4.6
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      Rice University

      Physics 101 - Rotational Motion and Gravitation

      Skills you'll gain: Torque (Physics), Mechanics, Physics, Geometry, Algebra, Mechanical Engineering, Trigonometry, Calculus, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Problem Solving

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Geneva

      The Diversity of Exoplanets

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Scientific Visualization, Physical Science, Research, Quantitative Research, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Chemistry

      4.7
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Copenhagen

      Origins - Formation of the Universe, Solar System, Earth and Life

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Anthropology, Biology, Physical Science, World History, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, General Science and Research, Physics, Molecular Biology, Chemistry

      4.7
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Nanjing University

      走进天文学

      Skills you'll gain: General Science and Research, Research, Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Physical Science, Scientific Methods, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Physics, Chemistry, Mechanics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Nanjing University

      天文探秘

      Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Physics, Simulations, General Science and Research, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Scientific Methods, Mathematical Modeling, Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      American Museum of Natural History

      The Solar System

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, Environment, Water Resources, Physics, General Science and Research, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods, Chemistry

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École normale supérieure

      Statistical Mechanics: Algorithms and Computations

      Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Mathematical Software, Physics, Simulations, Computational Logic, Numerical Analysis, Markov Model, Mechanics, Quantitative Research, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Program Development

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat de Barcelona

      Magic in the Middle Ages

      Skills you'll gain: European History, World History, Art History, Research, Investigation, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      University of Virginia

      How Things Work: An Introduction to Physics

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Physics, Energy and Utilities, Experimentation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Our Place in the Cosmos

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Physical Science, Geographic Information Systems, Physics, Environmental Science, Spatial Analysis, Environment, General Science and Research, Remote Access Systems, Life Sciences, Laboratory Research, Biology, Scientific Methods, Research, Timelines, Systems Of Measurement, Storytelling

      4.2
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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Understanding Modern Physics II: Quantum Mechanics and Atoms

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Laboratory Experience, Experimentation, Advanced Mathematics, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Big History - From the Big Bang until Today: University of Amsterdam
    • Physics 101 - Rotational Motion and Gravitation : Rice University
    • The Diversity of Exoplanets: University of Geneva
    • Origins - Formation of the Universe, Solar System, Earth and Life: University of Copenhagen
    • 走进天文学: Nanjing University
    • 天文探秘: Nanjing University
    • The Solar System: American Museum of Natural History
    • Statistical Mechanics: Algorithms and Computations: École normale supérieure
    • Magic in the Middle Ages: Universitat de Barcelona
    • How Things Work: An Introduction to Physics: University of Virginia

    Why Learn Astronomy?

    Astronomy is the scientific study of the universe beyond Earth, including stars, planets, galaxies, and black holes. It helps us understand the origins and mechanics of celestial bodies and the forces that shape space and time. Learning astronomy can spark curiosity, deepen scientific understanding, and connect you to the vastness of the cosmos.

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