Observational astronomy

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Radio Universe: Sky Surveys MOOC: The Radio Sky I: Science and Observations

Explores sky surveys in the radio universe, covering observations, coordinate systems, all-sky surveys, and mapping galaxies.

UV, X-ray and Gamma-ray Telescopes MOOC: The Radio Sky II: Observational Radio Astronomy

Explores UV, X-ray, and gamma-ray telescopes, their observations, and coded mask detectors.

Polynomial Division Approach & Observer Control

Covers the RST approach using polynomial division for system adjustment.

State Observers Intro

Introduces state observers for estimating the state from input and output measurements.

Space Exploration: Overview MOOC: Space Mission Design and Operations

Covers Earth's orbit, interplanetary trajectories, propulsion systems, and future space projects.

Mercury's Precession: Calculation Methods

Explores methods to calculate Mercury's precession and analyzes celestial mechanics concepts.

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Coordinate Systems: Frames of Reference MOOC: Space Mission Design and Operations

Explains various coordinate systems used in space missions and the precession of equinoxes.

Radio Astronomy: Exploring the Universe MOOC: The Radio Sky I: Science and Observations

Explores the significance of radio observations in understanding celestial phenomena.

Tidal Forces: Principle MOOC: Introduction to Astrophysics

Explains the principles of tidal forces and their relation to Kepler's laws.

X and Gamma-ray Detectors

Explores X and gamma-ray imaging devices, semiconductor detectors, and charge transport applications in detectors.

Radio Interferometry Measurement Equation MOOC: The Radio Sky II: Observational Radio Astronomy

Explores the Radio Interferometry Measurement Equation in radio astronomy, covering concepts like Mueller Calculus and Primary Beam.

Introduction to Astrophysics

Covers the basics of astrophysics, including the structure of the universe and key research concepts.

Ellipses in Mechanics

Explains ellipses in Cartesian and polar coordinates, focusing on geometric locus and trajectory parameters using mechanical energy and angular momentum constants.

Dark Matter Indirect Detection

Explores dark matter indirect detection methods, including WIMPs, gamma-ray observations, and supermassive black holes.

HII Regions: Ionising Stars MOOC: The Radio Sky I: Science and Observations

Explores HII regions in the interstellar medium and the characteristics of ionising stars, including their luminosity and lifetime.

Gnomonics: Measurement of Shadows and Solar Time Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Covers gnomonics, the measurement of time using shadows and the relationship with latitude and solar time.

Seasons and Ecliptic Simulator Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explains seasons, equinoxes, solstices, Earth's orbit, and solar time.

Gnomonics: Understanding Shadows and Time Measurement Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores gnomonics, shadow measurement for time, sundials, and celestial spheres.

Inequality of Seasons: Earth's Orbit Representation Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores the inequality of seasons by examining the Earth's orbit and the causes of the seasons in architecture and gnomonics.