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Fatal Attraction
Chris Lintott talks to the astronomer royal about black holes, the beating heart at the centre of galaxies which also have a destructive side.
Black holes are the beating heart of galaxies. It seems that they are pivotal in their evolution, but they also have a destructive side. A dust cloud more massive than the size of the Earth is on a doomed course, as it careers towards the black hole at the centre of our galaxy. Chris Lintott talks to the astronomer royal about this cataclysmic encounter.
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Sat 7 Sep 201311:10
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Peak star party 2012
Duration: 05:09
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The fascination of black holes
Duration: 01:18
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The formation of black holes
Duration: 03:50
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Inside a black hole
Duration: 02:01
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Chris Lintott |
| Presenter | Lucie Green |
| Participant | Martin Rees |
| Reporter | Paul G Abel |
| Reporter | Chris North |
| Reporter | Pete Lawrence |
| Series Producer | Jane Fletcher |
| Executive Producer | William Lyons |
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