Stephen Hawking on Black Holes
How the detection of gravitational waves proves that black holes exist and provides a way to investigate them. Featuring a Stephen Hawking interview.
The programme looks at the latest understanding of black holes, featuring an interview with Stephen Hawking. Black holes are one of the greatest mysteries in the universe. They behave in a way that is contrary to laws of physics and one has never actually been seen. However, the recent detection of gravitational waves, as predicted by Einstein, proves that black holes exist and provides a way to investigate their remarkable behaviour and properties.
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Maggie Aderin-Pocock's 'The Sky at Night' Black Hole Demo
Duration: 02:08
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Starguide: April 2016
Duration: 02:54
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Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes
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00:01Jean Sibelius
Pelleas and Melisande: At The Castle Gate
Performer: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Thomas Beecham.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
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| Presenter | Chris Lintott |
| Presenter | Maggie Aderin-Pocock |
| Producer | Paul King |
| Executive Producer | Jonathan Renouf |
| Interviewed Guest | Stephen Hawking |
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