

Paul Murdin on the first ever identification of a black hole
Sep 12, 2023
Paul Murdin, astronomer who identified the first black hole, discusses the role of imagination in science and his journey of discovery. He overcomes his disability through curiosity and vibrant imagination. Topics include the significance of X-rays in unraveling celestial mysteries, the speaker's battle with polio, and the measurement of Doppler shift leading to black hole discovery.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Discovering Peculiarities Among Stars and the Role of Imagination
02:07 • 2min
A Childhood Battle with Polio and the Power of Books
04:24 • 2min
From School to Astronomy
06:14 • 7min
Measurement of Doppler Shift and Inference of Black Hole
13:38 • 3min
The Discovery of Black Holes
16:18 • 16min