Royal Institution Public Talk - A crack in everything: Black Holes
Monday 23rd September 2024 from 19:00pm to 20:30pm
The Royal Institution
21 Albermarle Street, London, London, W1S 4BS
What is space? What is time? Where did the Universe come from? The answers to mankind’s most enduring questions may lie in science’s greatest enigma: black holes.
Join writer and former astronomer Marcus Chown as he explores the profound insights and discovers that black holes offer in understanding fundamental physics, the universe, and even our own existence. Marcus shares the journey of how we realised that black holes are not only central to our understanding of the cosmos but also may explain why you are here on Earth, reading these very words at this moment.
Join us for a journey through space and time, delving into the mysteries of black holes and the remarkable individuals who have shaped our understanding of the universe. This talk promises to be an enlightening experience, offering new perspectives on the cosmos and the human spirit.
Please note that this has already taken place on 23/09/2024
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