Hungry black hole among the most massive in the Universe
2 Jul 2020

Hungry black hole among the most massive in the Universe

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The massive black hole is 34 billion times the mass of our sun, and about 8,000 times bigger than the black hole at the centre of the Milky Way. Learn about this young black hole and how scientists can study … Continued
Astronomers find a small black hole. Or a giant neutron star.
1 Nov 2019

Astronomers find a small black hole. Or a giant neutron star.

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Discovery touches on two of the key questions in astrophysics. This article would be suited to students in years 7, 8, 9, and 10, as well as those in senior secondary, studying Earth and Space, Physical and Chemical Sciences. It … Continued
Tutorial: Brian Cox on black holes
12 Sep 2019

Tutorial: Brian Cox on black holes

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In the past few years, we’ve entered a new age of astronomy – now we can watch black holes collide, and see the aftermath of these collisions. Astrophysics legend Brian Cox talks us through what happens during these cataclysmic collisions and what might … Continued