The Hunt for a Supermassive Black Hole

Offered By: TED via YouTube

Course Description

Overview

Explore groundbreaking astronomical research in this 17-minute TED talk as Andrea Ghez presents new data from the Keck telescopes. Discover how state-of-the-art adaptive optics are revolutionizing our understanding of black holes, the universe's most enigmatic objects. Learn about compelling evidence suggesting the presence of a supermassive black hole at the heart of the Milky Way galaxy. Gain insights into cutting-edge astronomical techniques and their impact on our comprehension of cosmic phenomena.

Syllabus

Andrea Ghez: The hunt for a supermassive black hole

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