Paul Murdin

Astronomer who made the first successful identification of a black hole, Cygnus X-1.

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Sep 12, 2023 • 32min

Paul Murdin on the first ever identification of a black hole

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.