The Russell Frank Astronomy Lecture Series
UNLV Department of Physics & Astronomy
What Can Black Holes Do for You?
Professor Mitchell C. Begelman
Department of Astrophysics and Planetary Sciences
University of Colorado
Black holes are often regarded as cosmic vacuum cleaners, but it is actually rather hard to get them to eat. And when they do feed, they make a mess, disturbing their surroundings out to thousands or even millions of light years. I will explain why black holes are “fussy eaters”, and why the messes they make are important for the evolution of the Universe.
This talk is intended for a general audience including enthusiasts of all backgrounds and ages.
