There’s a place from which nothing escapes, not even light, where time and space literally come to end. It’s at this point, inside this fantastic riddle, that black holes exert their sway over the cosmos … and our imaginations.
In this Museum-produced show, zip through other-worldly wormholes, experience the creation of the Milky Way Galaxy, and witness the violent death of a star and subsequent birth of a black hole. Mathematical equations, cutting-edge science, and Einstein’s theories fill in holes along the way, providing the most complete picture yet on this mysterious phenomenon. Can you feel the pull?
Runtime: 25 minutes
Location
Gates Planetarium, Level 1; enter through Main Entrance
Trailer
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Companion Guide
Black Holes Companion Guide (PDF | 67KB)
Find key terms, background information, and resources on black holes.
May 29 - August 28, 2009
Monday: 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m.
Thursday: 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m.
Friday: 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m.
Saturday: 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m.
Sunday: 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m.
