Celestial Navigation Courses and Certifications

PredictionX: Lost Without Longitude

16 ratings at edX

Explore the art and science of navigation, from ancient techniques to modern GPS, in this 1-week course by Harvard University. Learn how longitude measurement shaped history.

• edX
• 1 week, 2-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Backyard Astronomy

855 ratings at Udemy

Explore the night sky from your backyard with this online course. Learn about celestial bodies, use star charts, understand telescopes, and enhance your stargazing experience.

• Udemy
• 1-2 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Basics of Astronomy

Improve your basic astronomy knowledge with this comprehensive 43-hour course, covering celestial navigation, solar system characteristics, galaxies, star qualities, and more.

• Study.com
• 1 day 19 hours 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

DSST Astronomy: Study Guide & Test Prep

Prepare for the DSST Astronomy exam with this engaging 34-hour course. Learn through short videos, quizzes, and practice tests covering topics from celestial navigation to black holes.

• Study.com
• 34 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Introduction to Astronomy: Certificate Program

Earn an Astronomy Certificate in just a few weeks with this 43-hour course. Learn about celestial bodies, star qualities, galaxies, and more through engaging video lessons and quizzes.

• Study.com
• 1 day 19 hours 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Astronomy for Teachers: Professional Development

Earn credits for teacher licensing renewal with this 43-hour course on astronomy. Learn about celestial navigation, star types, the universe's structure, and more.

• Study.com
• 1 day 19 hours 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Our Night Sky

224 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Gain a superb introduction to the wonders of the night sky with this course-taught by an award-winning astronomer-that explores the fundamentals of stargazing.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 6 hours 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Spahn's Science Lectures

Earth Science - Patterns in the Night Sky

Explore patterns in the night sky with Spahn's Science Lectures. Learn about constellations, celestial sphere motions, and angular measurements in under an hour.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Michel van Biezen

Astronomy - The Night Sky

Explore the night sky with Michel van Biezen's 2-3 hour study, covering celestial coordinates, constellations, Earth's orbit, and the impact of Milankovitch Cycles on weather.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Universidad de Murcia

Desentrañar el firmamento – Introducción a la Astronomía

Explore celestial spheres, constellations, cosmic distances, and gravitational laws with Universidad de Murcia. Understand Earth's rotation, lunar movements, and observe planets, comets, and star clusters. 6 weeks, 3 hrs/week.

• Miríadax
• 6 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course