Skip to 0 minutes and 1 second Within our solar system lies the planet Earth, where we live. But where is the solar system? Well, it’s a small part of the Milky Way Galaxy, a vast collection of gas, dust, stars and their solar systems bound together by gravity. I’m Doctor Phil Sutton, a senior lecturer in astrophysics and the programme leader for the Physics with Astrophysics programme at the University of Lincoln. I have extensive expertise in teaching all aspects of astronomy, from the solar system and planets to galaxies and cosmology. This online course will introduce you to the vast variety of galaxies in our universe, where you’ll investigate the underlying processes that have created them.
Skip to 0 minutes and 39 seconds You will learn to analyse galaxies and determine their type on the Hubble Classification System. The course will explore different types of galaxies like spiral, barred spiral galaxies, irregular, lenticular, elliptical and even jellyfish galaxies, along with how they form and how we calculate distances to them. This will be assessed with a weekly quiz to test the learner’s knowledge. No previous experience is necessary to enrol in the course. All you need is a passion for astronomy and an interest in exploring the wonders of galaxies. This course will be particularly valuable for university applicants who are still undecided on the areas of interest to study.
Skip to 1 minute and 18 seconds Explore the breathtaking expanse of galaxies, from majestic spiral arms to mysterious black holes in our online course dedicated to galaxies, where you’ll begin to uncover the universe’s secrets step by step.
