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Learn astrophysics from the leaders in the field

Australian National University
XSeries Program inAstrophysics

This program is retiring soon

What you will learn

  • How scientists tackle challenging problems
  • How astrophysicists investigate the origin, nature and fate of our universe
  • Methods used to find and study exoplanets
  • An understanding of the biggest unsolved mysteries in astrophysics and how researchers are attempting to answer them
  • About white dwarfs, novae, supernovae, neutro stars and black holes and how quantum mechanics and relativity help explain these objects

  • Expert instruction
    4 high-quality courses
  • Self-paced
    Progress at your own speed
  • 10 months
    2 - 4 hours per week
  • $236.00 USD
    For the full program experience

Courses in this program

ANUx's Astrophysics XSeries Program

Meet your instructors
from Australian National University (ANUx)

Brian Schmidt
Brian Schmidt

Laureate Fellow and Distinguished Professor

Australian National University

Paul Francis
Paul Francis

Prize-winning educator, science communicator and astrophysics researcher

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