How Do You Observe a Black Hole?

Explore the cutting-edge techniques astronomers use to observe and study black holes in this 41-minute World Science Festival talk. Delve into the challenges of imaging these elusive cosmic objects and learn about the global array of radio telescopes that have made it possible to capture the first image of a black hole. Join experts Shep Doeleman and Andrea Ghez, moderated by Brian Greene, as they discuss topics ranging from escape velocity and evidence of black holes to the Event Horizon Telescope project and potential deviations from Einstein's theory. Gain insights into the fundamental truths of the universe and the future of our understanding of gravity through this informative discussion on black hole observation and research.