Are There Resources to Help Understand Black Holes for an Amateur Astronomer?

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This discussion focuses on resources for amateur astronomers seeking to understand black holes. The user expresses a foundational knowledge of quantum mechanics and relativity and requests websites that provide deeper insights into the physics of black holes. Several valuable resources are shared, including NASA's black hole page, the University of Illinois' Cyberia project, Berkeley's FAQ on black holes, and MIT's educational materials. These resources cater to individuals with a basic understanding of astronomy and physics.

PREREQUISITES
  • Basic understanding of quantum mechanics
  • Familiarity with the theory of relativity
  • Interest in astrophysics and cosmology
  • Basic internet navigation skills
NEXT STEPS
  • Explore NASA's black hole resources at http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/htmltest/rjn_bht.html
  • Investigate the University of Illinois' Cyberia project on black holes at http://archive.ncsa.uiuc.edu/Cyberia/NumRel/BlackHoles.html
  • Review Berkeley's black hole FAQ at http://cosmology.berkeley.edu/Education/BHfaq.html
  • Access MIT's educational materials on black holes at http://web.mit.edu/afs/athena.mit.edu/user/r/e/redingtn/www/netadv/bh.html
USEFUL FOR

Astronomy enthusiasts, amateur astronomers, and anyone interested in deepening their understanding of black holes and related astrophysical concepts.

Shahil
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I'm just wanted to know if someone could help me.

I'm not very schooled in the branch of astronomy so I just like to know if someone could help me with some simple websites (not too simple - I do know the basics about quantum mechanics and relativity) which could help me with understanding the physics behind black holes and stuff.

:smile:

Ja, okay I admit it - I've been reading Stephen Hawking and he made me curious and my limited internet access kinda makes searching hard!

thanks!
 
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please enjoy following web sites.

http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/htmltest/rjn_bht.html

http://archive.ncsa.uiuc.edu/Cyberia/NumRel/BlackHoles.html

http://cosmology.berkeley.edu/Education/BHfaq.html

http://web.mit.edu/afs/athena.mit.edu/user/r/e/redingtn/www/netadv/bh.html
 
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Thanks a lot!
 

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