Black holes: what are they and how are they created?
Under extreme gravity, space and time defy our intuition. They bend and morph into one another, giving rise to one of the most enigmatic phenomena in the Universe: black holes. Join UWA Space Director and Astrophysicist Danail Obreschkow for a journey through the discoveries and mysteries surrounding these dark objects.
Bio
Professor Danail Obreschkow is an astrophysicist at the UWA node of the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research and Director of the International Space Centre. His primary research lies in extra-galactic astrophysics, with a focus on the evolution of galaxies. He is also passionate about experimental research in micro-gravity and has served as a mission specialist on 354 parabolic flight manoeuvres aboard the Airbus Zero-G with the European Space Agency ESA.
Event
Tuesday 29 October, 7:00 pm @The Stables, 888 Hay St, Perth WA
Also speaking at this location at 5:30 pm is Nicki Mitchell
