Black holes come in a range of sizes. From a few times more massive than our Sun to a billion times more massive than those found in the centre of galaxies.
Strangely, no black holes have been found in between these extremes... until now. The first has finally been uncovered, thanks to a groundbreaking study involving University of Queensland astrophysicists.
In this upcoming BrisScience, black hole hunter Associate Professor Holger Baumgardt will explore astronomers' 20-year-long search to find the elusive intermediate-mass black hole.
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Meet the presenter
Holger Baumgardt is an astrophysicist at The University of Queensland who specialises in the study of dense stellar systems like star clusters and galactic nuclei. Prior to joining UQ, he worked at the universities of Heidelberg, Tokyo and Bonn.
About BrisScience
BrisScience is a monthly lecture series that brings science out of the labs and to the people, making it accessible to all – from scientists, to scientists-at-heart.
Run by The University of Queensland, BrisScience has been delivering engaging lectures on diverse topics from local and international scientists for over a decade.
BrisScience speakers are leaders in their given fields and deliver dynamic presentations based on cutting-edge research.
The University of Queensland has been running BrisScience since 2005, bringing the best and brightest scientific minds to the people of Brisbane – from early career researchers to Nobel Laureates!
| Time | 6:30pm to 7:30pm (light refreshments 7:30-8pm) |
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| Venue | The Edge, State Library of Queensland, Stanley Place, South Bank |
| Cost | Free - Eventbrite ticket required |
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