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Jets and Black Holes

Synopsis
Looks at some attempts to explain the observed phenomena of cosmic jets emaning from stars and from galaxies. Considers some of the techniques used by astronomers to image the jets and speculates on their cause.
Series
Astronomy and Planetary Science, Course S281
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 25 min.
Year of production
1998
Availability
Off-air recording licence
Sale
Notes
First broadcast 1/7/98. Updated version of JETS AND BLACK HOLES S281/07V (1993)
Subjects
Astronomy; Physics
Keywords
black holes; interferometry; stars; supernovae

Credits

Producer
Cameron Balbirnie; Tony Jolly
Cast
Veronika Hyks 

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web
http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window
Phone
+44 (0) 1908 274066
Address
Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA
Notes
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