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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Mécanique : Solide Indéformable

      Skills you'll gain: Torque (Physics), Mechanics, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Vibrations, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Mathematical Modeling

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Space is Everywhere

      Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Music, Culture, Media and Communications, Liberal Arts, Art History, Storytelling, Creativity, World History, Innovation, Science and Research, Writing

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      École Polytechnique

      Vers l'infiniment petit - Voyages de l'infiniment grand à l'infiniment petit

      Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Physics, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Materials science, Laboratory Equipment, General Science and Research, Physical Science, Research

      4.8
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      102 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Rocket Science in Everyday Life

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Global Positioning Systems, Environmental Science, Environment, Physical Science, Climate Change Programs, Geographic Information Systems, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Physics, Emerging Technologies

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Analytical Mechanics for Spacecraft Dynamics

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Analysis, Vibrations, Mechanics, Finite Element Methods, Differential Equations, Control Systems, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Linear Algebra, Calculus

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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Spacecraft Relative Motion Kinematics and Kinetics

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Software, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Calculus

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      8 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      ISAE-SUPAERO

      Flight mechanics - Lift and trajectory

      Skills you'll gain: Hazard Analysis, Vibrations, Control Systems, Mechanics, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling

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

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Business, Politics, Policy, & Players of Space Programs

      Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Political Sciences, Entrepreneurship, Governance, Higher Education, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Business, Innovation, Emerging Technologies

      4.6
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      Rice University

      Physics 101 - Energy and Momentum

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Calculus, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling, Problem Solving

      4.5
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      Rice University

      Physics of Geometrical and Physical Optics

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling, Trigonometry, Calculus, Linear Algebra, Problem Solving

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      Dartmouth College

      Question Reality: Matter

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Chemistry, Laboratory Equipment, Research, Qualitative Research, World History

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      The University of Edinburgh

      The Discovery of the Higgs Boson

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus, Scientific Methods, General Science and Research, Simulations, Applied Mathematics

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

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

    • Mécanique : Solide Indéformable: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Space is Everywhere: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Vers l'infiniment petit - Voyages de l'infiniment grand à l'infiniment petit: École Polytechnique
    • Rocket Science in Everyday Life: University of Michigan
    • Analytical Mechanics for Spacecraft Dynamics: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Spacecraft Relative Motion Kinematics and Kinetics: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Flight mechanics - Lift and trajectory: ISAE-SUPAERO
    • The Business, Politics, Policy, & Players of Space Programs: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Physics 101 - Energy and Momentum: Rice University
    • Physics of Geometrical and Physical Optics: Rice University

    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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