Understanding the Universe: An Introduction to Astronomy, 2nd Edition Season 1 Episode 61 The Quest for Black Holes

  • October 19, 2023
  • 31 min

Because they don't emit any light, black holes can't be seen directly. But they reveal their presence through their gravitational influence on other objects. This lecture looks at the methods astronomers use to track them down.

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  • First Aired
    October 19, 2023
  • Runtime
    31 min
  • Language
    English
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