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About the Course

What is a black hole? Do they really exist? How do they form? How are they related to stars? What would happen if you fell into one? How do you see a black hole if they emit no light? What’s the difference between a black hole and a really dark star? Could a particle accelerator create a black hole? Can a black hole also be a worm hole or a time machine? In Astro 101: Black Holes, you will explore the concepts behind black holes. Using the theme of black holes, you will learn the basic ideas of astronomy, relativity, and quantum physics. After completing this course, you will be able to: • Describe the essential properties of black holes. • Explain recent black hole research using plain language and appropriate analogies. • Compare black holes in popular culture to modern physics to distinguish science fact from science fiction. • Describe the application of fundamental physical concepts including gravity, special and general relativity, and quantum mechanics to reported scientific observations. • Recognize different types of stars and distinguish which stars can potentially become black holes. • Differentiate types of black holes and classify each type as observed or theoretical. • Characterize formation theories associated with each type of black hole. • Identify different ways of detecting black holes, and appropriate technologies associated with each detection method. • Summarize the puzzles facing black hole researchers in modern science....

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AA

May 28, 2020

Simply,This course is the best I found in Coursera. It has all Information. I would like that it include some more Mathematics of black Hole. Black hole thermodynamics is great topic.

YG

Jul 24, 2020

Its been quite an illuminating ride, could have done with more data-driven mathematics but nevertheless, a highly recommendable introductory course for further cultivating curiosities.

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By Carlos E

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Nov 21, 2022

Great instructors! Very complete and up to date course.

By Nithyasree M

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Jan 11, 2021

I really gain more knowledge from the course thank you.

By Kaito I

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Jan 5, 2020

An excellent course that tackles fundamental principles

By Hugo G D L V

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Dec 9, 2020

Great course I enjoyed it very much and learned a lot.

By Joseph V

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Jun 21, 2020

Absolutely amazing, thanks a lot for all this journey

By Logan H

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Apr 23, 2019

Great course! Very well laid out, and easy to follow!

By Wagner A

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Sep 11, 2022

EXCELENTE CURSO. INDICO A TODA COMUNIDA DO COURSERA

By Raed h

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Sep 24, 2021

It was really nice course, I learned many new things

By NIRAV C P

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Jan 10, 2021

Excellent course. Animation and content were great.

By José A P

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May 14, 2020

Very interesting and well designed for beginners!!

By Mandy B E

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Oct 11, 2020

i love and i have learn a lot from this class

By Sarah G

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Jun 12, 2020

One of the best courses I have taken on Coursera!

By Gary B

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May 30, 2025

Best explanation of quantum theory I’ve heard.

By Astute C

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Jan 12, 2022

A really great lecture series on black holes.

By G H

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May 5, 2020

Awesome course, with very good professors

By Jagriti V

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Oct 23, 2021

AMAZING COURSE WITH AMAZING INSTRUCTORS

By Shawn T

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May 8, 2025

Was quite challenging and informative

By Robert W

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Mar 13, 2021

Very enjoyable. Very good instructors

By Jannatul M

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Oct 2, 2019

Just awesome I've learned many things

By Viduranga L

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Oct 28, 2020

A great course. Thank you very much!

By Srinivasan T

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Jul 9, 2020

Excellent course and worth learning

By Veronica H

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Apr 26, 2019

Really interesting and informative!

By Sehajdeep S B

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Apr 19, 2020

Brilliantly explained . Loved it!!

By Meghna S

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Jul 8, 2022

Very informative and entertaining

By Ian T

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Feb 1, 2019

very good high level introduction