Shades of Black

Synopsis

One of the predictions of Einstein’s theory of general relativity is that objects that ‘black holes’ may exist in the universe and that through discoveries and techniques of observation one may be able to confirm this prediction. Associated with black holes is a whole class of new objects that astronomers and theoreticians are just beginning to understand. This research work is at the frontier of our understanding of the universe.

Series

Understanding Space and Time, Course S357

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 25 min.

Year of production

1980

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Uses

Introductory courses in physics and astronomy; illustrative material for mathematical students in relativity theory; adult education courses.*

Subjects

Astronomy; Physics

Keywords

black holes; cosmology; relativity theory; universe

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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