Black holes are one of the most incredible objects in the universe. Black holes, which absorb everything including the light around them, have long been one of the most curious mysteries of mankind. These objects, which are very difficult to detect, reveal the dust and gas clouds around them.
Campaign to find black holes begins
When a material enters the black hole, it can make black holes visible by emitting X-rays. However, this is not true for every black hole. Some black holes do not swallow objects and therefore do not emit X-rays. Such black holes are even more difficult to detect.
A science project now invites you to help search for “hidden” black holes. The project, called Black Hole Hunters, is looking for clues to the location of black holes. Because black holes are so dense, they have very strong gravity, and this strong gravity bends spacetime. Thus, the light from the stars behind the black holes is bent, making it brighter for a short time.
This is where volunteers will step in. People who will search for these brightness peaks coming from the stars in the graphic data will be subjected to a short training process. Those who will receive the necessary training with the aforementioned graphics will then learn to classify the graphics that can show the existence of a black hole.
Adam McMaster, one of the project’s co-leaders, thinks this initiative could help astronomers identify important black holes. McMaster uses the following statements on the subject:
I can’t wait to see what we’ll find in the Black Hole Hunters project. The black holes we’re looking for are definitely out there, but they haven’t been found yet. Our research will give us the first clues as to how many black holes there are quietly orbiting stars, and will eventually help us understand how such systems form.
Searching for hidden black holes seems really remarkable. If you want to search for a black hole, you can apply here. So what do you think about black holes? You can share your views with us in the comments section.
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