SciShow
10 Things We Didn't Know 100 Years Ago
In just the last century, we've made an astounding amount of scientific progress. And thanks to some of that progress, we can now share 10 of those discoveries with you in a video on the internet!
Crash Course
Nebulae
Astronomers study a lot of gorgeous things, but nebulae might be the most breathtakingly beautiful of them all. Nebulae are clouds of gas and dust in space. They can glow on their own or reflect light from nearby stars. When they glow...
Crash Course
The Milky Way
Today we’re talking about our galactic neighborhood: The Milky Way. It’s a disk galaxy, a collection of dust, gas, and hundreds of billions of stars, with the Sun located about halfway out from the center. The disk has grand spiral...
Curated Video
Nebula
A cloud of gas and dust in space. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce abstract concepts and key...
Curated Video
Big Bang Theory
Discover one theory about a single event over 13.8 billion years ago, that might have created our Universe. Physics - Universe - Learning Points. The Big Bang took place over 13.8 billion years ago. The Big Bang caused our Universe to...
Curated Video
William and Caroline Herschel For Kids | Bedtime History
Embark on a captivating journey through the lives and achievements of William and Caroline Herschel, two extraordinary pioneers of astronomy! This riveting video delves into their groundbreaking discoveries, from William's revolutionary...
Curated Video
9 Most Important Astronomical Discoveries
From ancient civilizations to modern breakthroughs, learn about the nine most important cosmic discoveries that changed the way we look at our Sun, Moon and beyond. Learn how Copernicus challenged the status quo, Kepler unveiled the...
Apalapse
Astrophotography 101 - What is Astrophotography?
Welcome to astrophotography. In this video I explain what astrophotography is and briefly touch on the broad concepts that make the genre so interesting and fascinating.
Professor Dave Explains
Types of Nebulae Stellar Nurseries and Star Remnants
Have you ever seen images of colorful, wispy clouds of gas in space? Those are called nebulae! What happens inside a nebula? In some of them, new stars are born. How does that work? How can we see all this gas? Are there different types...
NASA
Hubble Science: Starbirth Nebulae, Cosmic Cradles
For the past 31 years, the Hubble Space Telescope has continued its important mission of uncovering the mysteries of the universe. One of those mysteries that Hubble has helped us begin to understand are the beautiful nebulae in space....
NASA
Hubble's Field Guide to Nebulae
Nebulae are some of the most resplendent objects in the universe, but it’s easy to confuse which one is an “emission nebula,” and which one is an “absorption nebula.” Thankfully, this “Field Guide” will give you a quick rundown so you...
Curated Video
Exploring Nebulas: The Building Blocks of Stars
Nebulae get their name from the Latin word for cloud, but they're very different than the clouds we see on Earth. Learn what causes these space clouds and about different types of nebulae.
NASA
Tour Stunning Hubble Nebulae Images
Over the years, the Hubble Space Telescope has taken hundreds of images of different kinds of incredible nebulae in our universe. A nebula is a giant cloud of dust and gas in space. There are different types of nebulae, ranging from...
Visual Learning Systems
Our Galaxy and Stars: Stars
This captivating series of programs explores many of the amazing features of our universe. Special attention is given to our solar system, distances in space, and stars. Terminology and concepts include: Milky Way Galaxy, light-year,...
Astrum
Are we actually in a Nebula?
What really is a nebula, and are we in fact in one? What is the Local Interstellar Cloud?
Visual Learning Systems
The Amazing Universe: Stars
This show explores the fascinating features of the universe, the different types of galaxies in our solar system and the position of our solar system in the Milky Way Galaxy. Other terminology includes: constellations, spiral galaxy,...
Crash Course
Crash Course Astronomy #36: Nebulae
There are many different kinds of star clusters. Open clusters contain hundreds or thousands of stars held together by gravity. They're young, and evaporate over time, their stars let loose to roam space freely. Globular clusters, on the...