astronomy for hobbyist
What are Black Holes?
Black holes are like a bottomless pit in space. They are so powerful that they gobble up anything that gets too close, like stars, planets, and even light! Formed when massive stars collapse under their own gravity, black holes possess an event horizon, beyond which nothing can escape. This mysterious boundary conceals the singularity, a point of infinite density where the laws of physics break down. Scientists study black holes to understand the fundamental principles of the universe, revealing the profound connection between space, time, and gravity.
Seeing Black Holes?
The dawn of a new era in astronomy is here as the world gets its first look at the full capabilities of NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, a partnership with the European Space Agency and the Canadian Space Agency. The full set of the telescope’s first full-color images and spectroscopic data, which uncover a collection of cosmic features elusive until now, released Tuesday, are available at: https://www.nasa.gov/webbfirstimages h