Lectures related to Indian astronomy

Pioneers in Astronomy and Rocket Science MOOC: Space Mission Design and Operations

Covers the pioneers in astronomy and rocket science who shaped our understanding of celestial mechanics and propelled us into space.

CHEOPS: Exoplanet Characterization Mission MOOC: Space Mission Design and Operations

Explores the challenges and unique approach of the CHEOPS mission in characterizing exoplanets with high precision, along with the collaborative efforts and educational initiatives associated with the project.

Future Activities of the Space Center

Discusses the success of SwissCube and future activities at the Space Center EPFL.

Multi-stage Data Analyses in Astronomy

Explores multi-stage data analyses in astronomy, focusing on challenges, Bayesian statistics, and adaptive data collection.

Space Missions: Memories and Reflections

Explores personal experiences, challenges, and reflections from space missions, emphasizing the importance of sharing knowledge and the future of space exploration.

Gravitational Waves: Detection and Analysis

Delves into the detection and analysis of gravitational waves through practical exercises and discussions on black hole mergers and wave speed measurement.

Space Telescopes

Focuses on space telescopes and their concepts, with insights from experts.

Regular Polyhedra: Symmetries & Generation

Explores the properties of regular polyhedra, their symmetries, generation, and historical misconceptions.

Introduction to Astrophysics

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

Engines of Discovery: Accelerator Applications and Role in Sciences

Explores accelerator applications in society, from science to medicine, and reflects on the role of accelerators in driving theoretical understanding and scientific discovery.

Platonic Solids: Misinterpretations and Correspondences

Explores misinterpretations of Platonic solids and their correspondence with elements, emphasizing the importance of rigor in mathematical integration into architectural culture.

Hubble Space Telescope: Astronomy and Outreach MOOC: Space Mission Design and Operations

Explores the Hubble Space Telescope's impact on astronomy and the public through outreach efforts.

Dark Matter Detection: WIMPs and Experimental Techniques

Covers the detection of dark matter, focusing on WIMPs and experimental techniques used in laboratories.

Signal of the Day: Exoplanet Hunting

Delves into exoplanet hunting, from the first discovery to the transit method and the role of digital signal processing.

Ellipses and Conics Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores ellipses, conic sections, Kepler's laws, and geometric reconstruction in architectural modeling.

Ancient Astronomical Models: Spheres to Ellipses Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores the transition from ancient spherical models to Kepler's ellipses in astronomy.

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.

Geometric Modeling for Architects: Ellipses and Structures Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Covers the geometric modeling of ellipses and their applications in architecture.

Epicyclic Curves in Astronomy Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores epicyclic curves in astronomy, from ancient Greeks to Kepler, discussing Ptolemy's Almagest and Copernicus' heliocentric system.

Elliptical Curves: Construction and Variants Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores the construction and variants of elliptical curves, including historical stonecutting methods and architectural considerations.