Black Holes by Ramesh Narayan

Explore the fascinating world of black holes in this captivating lecture by Ramesh Narayan, Thomas Dudley Cabot Professor of the Natural Sciences at Harvard University and Senior Astronomer at the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Delve into the concept of these incredibly compact objects with gravitational pulls so strong that not even light can escape. Discover why, despite their bizarre nature, black holes are not only possible but abundant in the universe, ranging from those a few times the mass of the Sun to others billions of times more massive. Learn about the intriguing properties of black holes and their surprising influence on various phenomena across different scales in the cosmos. Gain insights into this complex topic through the expertise of a renowned astrophysicist in this engaging 1-hour and 46-minute presentation, part of the "Kaapi with Kuriosity" series at the J. N. Planetarium in Bangalore.