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Quarky Blasts Off · Episode 5

Quarky and Black Holes

What is a black hole, and why can't even light escape?

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The story

Quarky peeks near a black hole to discover the strangest object in space, where gravity is impossibly strong.

What you'll learn

  • A black hole has gravity so strong that not even light can escape.
  • Black holes form when a giant star collapses.
  • You cannot see a black hole directly, only its effects nearby.
  • There is a giant black hole at the center of our galaxy.

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