Black Holes: Unknown Horizons / Black Hole Tour

An artist rendition of a black hole in space

Black holes may be the most extraordinary objects in the cosmos: born in violent explosions of very massive stars, they warp spacetime around them, devour stars, and generate gravitational waves detectable on Earth. The largest black holes, lurking in the hearts of galaxies, can outweigh billions of suns; the smallest, yet to be detected, may be smaller than an atom and evaporate in a flash of gamma rays.

Black holes occupy the edges of our knowledge. Unravelling their mysteries presents one the most exciting challenges in human history, requiring all our capacities as a species, and ultimately advancing the goal of understanding the past, present, and future of this exciting place we call the cosmos.

"Black Holes: Unknown Horizons" is a 32-minute production of Double Dome Films for "la Caixa" Foundation and the Madrid Planetarium.

After the show, a live show presenter takes you on a tour of black holes across the universe, examining which could pose a threat to Earth.

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The Faulkner Planetarium, Idaho's largest domed theater, features the latest in fulldome technology, capable of virtually transporting audiences around the world and to the universe's far-flung reaches. The theater can seat 144. Open captioning for the hearing impaired is available upon request for many programs.

Available for K-12 and Group Reservations

Black holes are some of the most mysterious and intriguing objects in the universe. Ranging in size from just a few solar masses to billions of solar masses, they all possess the property that once inside their Schwarzschild radii, gravity is so strong that not even light can escape. Explore the formation of black holes, their nature, and how they may ultimately dictate the fate of the universe.

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Available for K-12 and Group Reservations

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