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Christian N. Salt Lake City, UT, available for online & in-person tutoring
Christian N.
135/hour

PhD Student in Astronomy/Astrophysics

I am getting my PhD in Astrophysics after obtaining a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Physics (with an astronomy emphasis). I conduct astronomy research full time and have created and presented planetarium shows that...

5.0 (53)
135/hour
197 hours tutoring
Response time: 6 minutesNote that average response time is based on Christian’s active hours, which are 3:00 pm - 2:00 am UTC.

I am getting my PhD in Astrophysics after obtaining a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Physics (with an astronomy emphasis). I conduct astronomy research full time and have created and presented planetarium shows that...

Chris G. Albuquerque, NM, available for online & in-person tutoring
Chris G.
40/hour

BS in Astrophysics with Experience Teaching Astronomy

I studied astronomy extensively in university, getting my degree in Astrophysics in 2017 from the University of New Mexico. I just recently designed my own astronomy sequence, which consisted of dozens of classes on various topics...

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5.0 (5)
40/hour
35 hours tutoring
Response time: 1 minuteNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I studied astronomy extensively in university, getting my degree in Astrophysics in 2017 from the University of New Mexico. I just recently designed my own astronomy sequence, which consisted of dozens of classes on various topics...

Alex M. Gainesville, FL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Alex M.
120/hour

Physics and math major with 300+ hours tutoring experience

I am well versed in both astronomy and astrophysics, with experience in properties of the solar system, galaxy evolution, cosmology, and much more. I have also examined simulated exoplanet data to classify and identify a real exoplanet.

5.0 (197)
120/hour
283 hours tutoring
Response time: 28 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I am well versed in both astronomy and astrophysics, with experience in properties of the solar system, galaxy evolution, cosmology, and much more. I have also examined simulated exoplanet data to classify and identify a real exoplanet.

Ken M. Orlando, FL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ken M.
149/hour

PhD in Physics, Previous TA for Astronomy and Astrophysics Courses

I have a PhD in physics from Brown University. I was an experienced TA for introductory astronomy and astrophysics courses. I also did research in general relativity, neutron stars, and black holes in my undergraduate studies

5.0 (125)
149/hour
575 hours tutoring

I have a PhD in physics from Brown University. I was an experienced TA for introductory astronomy and astrophysics courses. I also did research in general relativity, neutron stars, and black holes in my undergraduate studies

Matthew R. Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Matthew R.
100/hour

Stanford PhD in Planetary Science and Astrobiology

My PhD research focused on the climate evolution and habitability of rocky planets around long-lived stars. As an undergrad I studied astrophysics, culminating in my undergraduate thesis, where I explored the possibility of CPT symmetry violation...

5.0 (31)
100/hour
84 hours tutoring

My PhD research focused on the climate evolution and habitability of rocky planets around long-lived stars. As an undergrad I studied astrophysics, culminating in my undergraduate thesis, where I explored the possibility of CPT symmetry violation...

Shakibul C. New Rochelle, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Shakibul C.
65/hour

Astrophysics & Black Hole Physics | Master’s in Physics

Master’s degree in Physics with research focus in astrophysics and general relativity. Published research in relativistic light propagation and black hole physics (currently in peer review). Experience teaching physics at the college level,...

5.0 (80)
65/hour
325 hours tutoring
Response time: 19 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

Master’s degree in Physics with research focus in astrophysics and general relativity. Published research in relativistic light propagation and black hole physics (currently in peer review). Experience teaching physics at the college level,...

Junia M. Saint Cloud, FL, available for online tutoring
Junia M.
70/hour

Astronomy Tutor with 10 Years Experience and Strong Results

I have over 10 years of experience helping students understand astronomy at high school and college levels. I simplify topics such as planets, stars, galaxies, and the universe into clear, engaging explanations that are easy to follow. My...

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70/hour
150 hours tutoring
Response time: 25 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I have over 10 years of experience helping students understand astronomy at high school and college levels. I simplify topics such as planets, stars, galaxies, and the universe into clear, engaging explanations that are easy to follow. My...

Ben M. Pittsburgh, PA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ben M.
75/hour

College-Trained Astronomy Student | Observational Astronomy

I have completed college-level astronomy coursework and have continued studying astronomy independently as a long-term area of personal interest. My experience includes observing with a telescope, using star charts, following lunar...

5.0 (2)
75/hour
15 hours tutoring
Response time: 2 minutesNote that average response time is based on Ben’s active hours, which are 9:00 am - 9:00 am UTC.

I have completed college-level astronomy coursework and have continued studying astronomy independently as a long-term area of personal interest. My experience includes observing with a telescope, using star charts, following lunar...

Jason Z. Newark, NJ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jason Z.
75/hour

PhD in Astrophysics | Ivy League Researcher I Expert STEM tutor

My research background allows me to connect introductory astronomy topics to the underlying physics and mathematics in a clear and structured way. I am comfortable teaching: • Introductory high school astronomy • AP Physics C...

5.0 (85)
75/hour
185 hours tutoring
Response time: 23 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

My research background allows me to connect introductory astronomy topics to the underlying physics and mathematics in a clear and structured way. I am comfortable teaching: • Introductory high school astronomy • AP Physics C...

Anna G. Brighton, MA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Anna G.
50/hour

Experienced HS & College Tutor Specializing in Physical Chemistry

BS Astrophysics Astronomy 103 Instructor

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50/hour
55 hours tutoring

BS Astrophysics Astronomy 103 Instructor

Laurie C. Farmingdale, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Laurie C.
120/hour

Astronomy is an amazing subject!

As a geologist and earth science teacher, I have numerous years of experience with astronomy and weather. Astronomy topics include the Big Bang, Doppler effect, red/blue shift, galaxies, the Hertzsprung Russel diagram, orbital...

5.0 (280)
120/hour
1,087 hours tutoring

As a geologist and earth science teacher, I have numerous years of experience with astronomy and weather. Astronomy topics include the Big Bang, Doppler effect, red/blue shift, galaxies, the Hertzsprung Russel diagram, orbital...

Tony H. Bellevue, NE, available for online & in-person tutoring
Tony H.
45/hour

Life-long interest in Astronomy

I have tutored several students in Astronomy, and I have a deep life-long interest in Astronomy myself. I have had my own telescope for years, and I am a member of a local Astronomy club.

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5.0 (671)
45/hour
2,798 hours tutoring
Response time: 3 minutesNote that average response time is based on Tony’s active hours, which are 6:00 pm - 11:00 am UTC.

I have tutored several students in Astronomy, and I have a deep life-long interest in Astronomy myself. I have had my own telescope for years, and I am a member of a local Astronomy club.

Esther G. Cambridge, MA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Esther G.
225/hour

MIT Physics Graduate with Concentration in Astronomy

I graduated from MIT with a Bachelor's in physics, with a focus on astronomy, and have been published in the Astronomical Journal.

5.0 (480)
225/hour
2,432 hours tutoring
Response time: 12 minutesNote that average response time is based on Esther’s active hours, which are 2:00 pm - 2:00 am UTC.

I graduated from MIT with a Bachelor's in physics, with a focus on astronomy, and have been published in the Astronomical Journal.

Kaveh V. Davis, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kaveh V.
60/hour

Discover our Universe: Passionate tutor | PhD in Astrophysics.

Beside my academic background in astronomy as a phd in Astrophysics, I have thought astronomy and cosmology at various levels to high school/college and grad students and have been TA in introduction to astrophysics, violent...

5.0 (119)
60/hour
488 hours tutoring

Beside my academic background in astronomy as a phd in Astrophysics, I have thought astronomy and cosmology at various levels to high school/college and grad students and have been TA in introduction to astrophysics, violent...

Andrew L. Burlington, VT, available for online & in-person tutoring
Andrew L.
48/hour

Bachelor of Physics with 4+ Years of Tutoring Experience

I have a Bachelors in Physics and basic astronomy was a fundamental subject for the physics major. As part of the physics major we need to understand the fundamentals of astronomy including orbital mechanics, properties of light,...

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5.0 (2242)
48/hour
6,916 hours tutoring
Response time: 51 minutesNote that average response time is based on Andrew’s active hours, which are 1:00 pm - 1:00 am UTC.

I have a Bachelors in Physics and basic astronomy was a fundamental subject for the physics major. As part of the physics major we need to understand the fundamentals of astronomy including orbital mechanics, properties of light,...

Farrooh F. Levittown, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Farrooh F.
95/hour

Physics & Math Expert — AP, SAT, Olympiads, Advanced Courses

I specialized in the nuclear astrophysics of neutron stars. I have maintained a 4.0 GPA in all Astronomy related subjects I have taken during my undergraduate and graduate studies including Astronomy, Cosmic Ray Physics, Theoretical...

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5.0 (509)
95/hour
1,867 hours tutoring

I specialized in the nuclear astrophysics of neutron stars. I have maintained a 4.0 GPA in all Astronomy related subjects I have taken during my undergraduate and graduate studies including Astronomy, Cosmic Ray Physics, Theoretical...

Dan G. Carlton, OR, available for online & in-person tutoring
Dan G.
85/hour

Astronomy Teacher, Tutor and Presenter

B.S. Degree in Geology UC Davis 25+ years teaching high school Astronomy and Physics Board member and Education Advisor Carlton Observatory

5.0 (577)
85/hour
2,291 hours tutoring
Response time: 15 minutesNote that average response time is based on Dan’s active hours, which are 2:00 pm - 5:00 am UTC.

B.S. Degree in Geology UC Davis 25+ years teaching high school Astronomy and Physics Board member and Education Advisor Carlton Observatory

Clark N. Allston, MA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Clark N.
60/hour

Introductory astronomy, including Keplerian orbital mechanics

While growing up I was an active amateur astronomer, and I have taught this subject at the introductory level. I have the good fortune to be married to a professional astronomer who occasionally involves me in her work on symbiotic star systems.

5.0 (1828)
60/hour
5,855 hours tutoring

While growing up I was an active amateur astronomer, and I have taught this subject at the introductory level. I have the good fortune to be married to a professional astronomer who occasionally involves me in her work on symbiotic star systems.

Joseph H. Durham, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Joseph H.
70/hour

Ph.D. Physicist with Strong Astronomy & Astrophysics Background

I earned a B.S. in Physics, completed postgraduate studies in Particle and Nuclear Physics, and earned a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. My background in physics includes study of astronomy, astrophysics, gravitation, planetary science,...

4.8 (5)
70/hour
29 hours tutoring

I earned a B.S. in Physics, completed postgraduate studies in Particle and Nuclear Physics, and earned a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. My background in physics includes study of astronomy, astrophysics, gravitation, planetary science,...

Amanda R. Selinsgrove, PA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Amanda R.
60/hour

Amanda - an experienced Physics and AP Physics teacher

I am a master teacher who taught at Williston Northampton, Perkiomen, and Westminster from 1999-2023, I have been teaching Physics and AP Physics for over 20 years. I love teaching Physics and look forward to helping you grasp the concepts and...

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60/hour
1,090 hours tutoring

I am a master teacher who taught at Williston Northampton, Perkiomen, and Westminster from 1999-2023, I have been teaching Physics and AP Physics for over 20 years. I love teaching Physics and look forward to helping you grasp the concepts and...

Shelby P. Waynesburg, KY, available for online tutoring
Shelby P.
60/hour

Math and Physics Tutor with 10+ Years Experience

I started by working at my university's Tutoring and Learning Center, where I worked with physics, math, chemistry, and astronomy students. I kept this job until I graduated in the Spring of 2018 with two Bachelor of Science degrees,...

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60/hour
3,708 hours tutoring
Response time: 17 minutesNote that average response time is based on Shelby’s active hours, which are 12:00 pm - 4:00 am UTC.

I started by working at my university's Tutoring and Learning Center, where I worked with physics, math, chemistry, and astronomy students. I kept this job until I graduated in the Spring of 2018 with two Bachelor of Science degrees,...

Alyssa H. Providence, RI, available for online & in-person tutoring
Alyssa H.
40/hour

Brown University Masters for Physics and Mathematics Tutoring

I am a Particle Cosmologist-Phenomenologist, with physics degrees from Purdue University for Undergraduate, and a Masters degree from Brown University. I have teacher's assistant experience in running, teaching, and grading labs for a freshman...

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40/hour
160 hours tutoring

I am a Particle Cosmologist-Phenomenologist, with physics degrees from Purdue University for Undergraduate, and a Masters degree from Brown University. I have teacher's assistant experience in running, teaching, and grading labs for a freshman...

Jill N. Dallas, TX, available for online tutoring
Jill N.
75/hour

College Board Certified AP Environmental Science Teacher

Hi AP students! I’m Jill, a former AP Environmental Science teacher with official College Board training from Rice University. Over the past ten years, I’ve taught and tutored hundreds of students, and I’ve also served as a Reader for the AP...

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75/hour
2,482 hours tutoring

Hi AP students! I’m Jill, a former AP Environmental Science teacher with official College Board training from Rice University. Over the past ten years, I’ve taught and tutored hundreds of students, and I’ve also served as a Reader for the AP...

Sotirios K. Mountain View, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sotirios K.
55/hour

Physics and Math tutor to help you reach your educational goals

I regularly work with Classical Mechanics, Electromagnetism, Wave Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Special and General Relativity, Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics, Quantum Mechanics, Quantum Field Theory, Particle Physics, Astronomy,...

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55/hour
8,484 hours tutoring
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I regularly work with Classical Mechanics, Electromagnetism, Wave Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Special and General Relativity, Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics, Quantum Mechanics, Quantum Field Theory, Particle Physics, Astronomy,...

Taylor K. Columbia, MO, available for online & in-person tutoring
Taylor K.
140/hour

Experienced and Enthusiastic Credentialed Math/Science Teacher

Hi! My name is Taylor and the many students I have worked with throughout my teaching career have known me simply as Mr. K. I have developed a reputation as a very charismatic and engaging teacher of both Math and Science, with an ability to bring...

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140/hour
7,295 hours tutoring
Response time: 6 minutesNote that average response time is based on Taylor’s active hours, which are 1:00 pm - 4:00 am UTC.

Hi! My name is Taylor and the many students I have worked with throughout my teaching career have known me simply as Mr. K. I have developed a reputation as a very charismatic and engaging teacher of both Math and Science, with an ability to bring...

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Astronomy is the scientific study of celestial objects and phenomena, including planets, moons, stars, galaxies, and cosmic events. It covers fields like astrophysics, planetary science, and cosmology, helping us understand the origins and evolution of the universe. Learning astronomy involves observing celestial events, studying the laws of physics, and applying mathematical and scientific principles to interpret what we see in the night sky.

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