SciShow
The Milky Way Broke Its Arm
The spiral of the Milky Way is not as smooth as we once thought because an arm not so far from home appears to be broken! And we may have discovered the answer to why a local asteroid puts on the appearance of a comet.
SciShow
Choosing a Telescope: Bigger Isn't Always Better!
Before you take your relationship with space to a new level by getting a telescope, find out what you really need to make the most of your summer nights staring at the sky.
PBS
What Happens At The Edge Of The Universe?
Lots of people believe the Universe is infinite, but there's a good possibility that might not be the case. Which means that there would be an actual edge of the Universe. What happens at that edge? Is there a restaurant?
SciShow
Is the Universe Expanding?
Is the universe expanding? About a hundred years ago astronomers made a discovery that helped us unravel the mystery of the history of the universe!
PBS
The Fate of the First Stars
Population III stars were the very first stars in our universe and far larger than any we can see today. Where are they now?
MinutePhysics
Tour of the Map of the Big Bang
Ever wanted to explore the Cosmic Background Radiation? It's our best picture of the big bang, and now you can!
Bozeman Science
ESS1A - The Universe and its Stars
Paul Andersen describes our place on the Earth in the Solar System within the Milky Way Galaxy in the Universe. The make-up and origins of the Universe are included along with stellar evolution. A teaching progression K-12 is also included.
Crash Course
The Big Bang, Cosmology part 1
Thanks to observations of galaxy redshifts, we can tell that the universe is EXPANDING! Knowing that the universe is expanding and how quickly its expanding also allows us to run the clock backwards 14 billion years to the way the...
Crash Course
The Big Bang Crash Course Big History 1
In which John Green, Hank Green, and Emily Graslie teach you about, well, everything. Big History is the history of everything. We're going to start with the Big Bang, take you right through all of history (recorded and otherwise), and...
Crash Course
Galaxies, part 2
Active galaxies pour out lots of energy, due to their central supermassive black holes gobbling down matter. Galaxies tend not to be loners, but instead exist in smaller groups and larger clusters. Our Milky Way is part of the Local...
Crash Course
Galaxies, part 1
The Milky Way is our neighborhood in the universe. It’s a galaxy and there are many others out there. Galaxies contain gas, dust, and billions of stars or more. They come in four main shapes: elliptical, spiral, peculiar, and irregular....
Crash Course
Introduction to Astronomy
Welcome to the first episode of Crash Course Astronomy. Your host for this intergalactic adventure is the Bad Astronomer himself, Phil Plait. We begin with answering a question: "What is astronomy?"
SciShow
A New Origin Story for Mars’s Moons
New research is changing our ideas about the history of Mars's moons and we might have found the most active region of space.
SciShow
We Found One of the Oldest Galaxies Ever!
Astronomers found a galaxy older than almost any we’ve ever seen before, and we have a new, faster method to use in our search for habitable planets.
Curated Video
Exploring the Depths of Space: The Legacy of the Hubble Space Telescope
This video explores the incredible capabilities of the Hubble Space Telescope and its contributions to our understanding of the universe. From capturing images of distant galaxies and nebulae to studying the life cycle of stars, Hubble...
Curated Video
Exploring the Depths of Space: The Hubble Space Telescope's Final Mission
The video describes the Hubble Space Telescope and its importance in capturing images from deep space. It highlights the challenges faced during servicing missions and the valuable scientific insights gained from the telescope's...
Curated Video
The Big Bang and the Astonishing Discoveries of the Hubble Space Telescope
The Big Bang theory is our best explanation for the origins of the universe. The Hubble Space Telescope has played a crucial role in allowing astronomers to look back in time and study the early universe. By observing distant galaxies...
Curated Video
Dark matter
Believed to make up most of our Universe, we cannot see dark matter, and nobody knows what it is. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig...
Curated Video
Prism
A transparent object with flat surfaces that refracts light. 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...
Curated Video
Doppler Shift: Frequency and Motion
A change in the observed frequency of a wave when it is emitted from a moving object and observed from a stationary point, or vice versa. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images...
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 Evidence
Discover the scientific evidence that supports the Big Bang theory - from the expanding Universe to cosmic microwave background radiation. Physics - Universe - Learning Points. An expanding Universe, an abundance of light elements, and...
Curated Video
The Search for Dark Matter
Deep underground in a disused mine in Yorkshire, scientists are searching for particles that can't be seen and have never been detected, but might bind our Universe together. Physics - Universe - Learning Points. Dark matter is believed...
Curated Video
Volume: Counting Stars
How many stars are there in the Universe? Astronomers calculate it the same way they would grains of sand on a beach... using volume. Maths - Measurement A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum....