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Bright Stars and Black Holes

Chris Riley discovers that, rather than being a hazard, black holes may be an essential part of our universe. Meanwhile, Kathy Sykes meets a man who designs prisms for the world's largest telescopes.

Chris Riley investigates black holes, the most mysterious and menacing phenomenon in the universe. A super-massive black hole lies at the heart of our own galaxy. But Chris discovers that, rather than being a hazard, these bottomless pits of gravity may be an essential part of our universe. Meanwhile, Kathy Sykes meets Francisco Diego, who designs prisms for the world's largest telescopes - and chases eclipses in his spare time.Plus we learn how comets are made, and discover the possible connection between these icy rocks and how life may have come to Earth.

30 minutes

Last on

Tue 29 Jan 2002 16:30

Broadcasts

  • Wed 7 Mar 2001 08:30
  • Wed 7 Mar 2001 11:30
  • Wed 7 Mar 2001 14:30
  • Wed 7 Mar 2001 17:30
  • Wed 7 Mar 2001 20:30
  • Wed 7 Mar 2001 23:30
  • Sun 3 Jun 2001 09:00
  • Sun 3 Jun 2001 12:00
  • Sun 3 Jun 2001 15:00
  • Sun 26 Aug 2001 09:00
  • Sun 26 Aug 2001 12:00
  • Sun 26 Aug 2001 15:00
  • Wed 3 Oct 2001 20:00
  • Tue 29 Jan 2002 10:30
  • Tue 29 Jan 2002 13:30
  • Tue 29 Jan 2002 16:30