Unpacking the mysteries of the universe's most enigmatic objects
In short: What are black holes really? This episode from Astro-Investigates brings together a team of NASA scientists and theoretical physicists to demystify these cosmic phenomena.
The video features insights from four prominent experts: Caltech astrophysicist Joanna Piotrowska, NASA research astronomer Varoujan Gorjian, NASA astrophysicist Daniel Stern, and NASA theoretical physicist Michele Vallisneri. Together, they explore the fundamental nature of black holes to explain these complex astrophysics topics to a wider audience.
Produced in collaboration between Caltech/IPAC and NASA/JPL, the series aims to clarify what these mysterious objects are by blending high-level research with accessible science communication.
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