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Small black hole found nearby News

by David Shaw, 29 April 2021 | 0 comments

Egg shaped star with black hole behind.

Black holes have such strong gravity that nothing, not even light can escape its clutches. We like to imagine that they are far away, like the supermassive black hole in the heart of our galaxy. But there may be black holes much closer to home. We’re just not very good at seeing them – after…

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Spaced out – a quick quiz Quiz

by David Shaw, 18 November 2020 | 0 comments

Black lightning bolt in purple circle

Here are five space science questions to challenge you. Is your mind a great expanse, or are you a bit spaced out?

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Gravity cavity News

by Sarah, 24 January 2014 | 0 comments

Galaxy Centaurus A in comparison to the full moon.

Written by Neha Karl Can you imagine a force so powerful that it can pull in light? It may seem unreal, but this force exists in our Universe as a black hole, and nothing can escape its pull!

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