How Close Can You Safely Get to a Black Hole? | Janna Levin
About this episode
Astrophysicist Janna Levin discusses the nature of black holes and their detectability.
Black holes aren’t the cosmic monsters Hollywood makes them out to be. Astrophysicist Janna Levin explains why they’re so hard to detect, why they’re not as destructive as you might assume, and how you could safely orbit much closer than you think. For more, check out the extended interview with Janna Levin. Learn more about NOVA and subscribe to our YouTube channel.
Topics covered
- black holes
- astrophysics
- cosmic phenomena
- space exploration
- safety in space
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