Black Holes
Don’t Look At Black Holes Too Closely, They Might Disappear
We've come a long way in 13.8 billion years; but despite our impressively extensive understanding of the Universe, there are still…
Astronomers See a Massive Black Hole Tear a Star Apart
A telescope peers into the blackness of deep space. Suddenly - a brilliant flash of light appears that wasn't there before.…
Weekly Space Hangout – Jan. 23, 2015: SpaceX, Rosetta, and Asteroid Updates!
Host: Fraser Cain (@fcain) Guests: Morgan Rehnberg (cosmicchatter.org / @MorganRehnberg ) Ramin Skibba (@raminskibba) Dave Dickinson (@astroguyz / www.astroguyz.com) (more…)
10 Amazing Facts About Black Holes
Imagine matter packed so densely that nothing can escape. Not a moon, not a planet and not even light. That's…
When Two Supermassive Black Holes Merge, It’s a Galactic Train Wreck
Most large galaxies harbor central supermassive black holes with masses equivalent to millions, or even billions, of Suns. Some, like…
What Will We Never See?
Thanks to our powerful telescopes, there are so many places in the Universe we can see. But there are places…
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Gamma Ray Bursts Limit The Habitability of Certain Galaxies, Says Study
Gamma ray bursts (GRBs) are some of the brightest, most dramatic events in the Universe. These cosmic tempests are characterized…
“Spotters Guide” for Detecting Black Hole Collisions
When it comes to the many mysteries of the Universe, a special category is reserved for black holes. Since they…
Weekly Space Hangout – Nov. 14, 2014: Holy Rosetta! We Landed on a Comet!
Host: Fraser Cain (@fcain) Guests: Morgan Rehnberg (cosmicchatter.org / @cosmic_chatter) Brian Koberlein (@briankoberlein) Alessondra Springmann (@sondy) Ramin Skibba (@raminskibba) (more…)
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Review: In “Interstellar,” Christopher Nolan Shows He Has The Right Stuff
Science fiction aficionados, take heed. The highly-anticipated movie Interstellar is sharp and gripping. Nolan and cast show in the end…