Surf these sites: A Black Hole FAQ -- A good list of FAQ questions with detailed answers. APOD Index - Stars: Black Holes -- A list of black holes pictures from NASA''s "Astronomy Picture of the Day" archive. Black Hole FAQ -- A NASA site divided into three sets of questions based on the readers prior knowledge. Black Holes -- The "Newton''s Apple" explanation of black holes, including some interesting science fair projects on the curvature of space. Black Holes -- A service of the High-Energy Astrophysics Learning Center at NASA--This site is intended primarily for ages 14 and up. Black Holes: Portals into the Unknown -- An interactive journey into a black hole. Do Black Holes Exist in our Universe? -- Theory of black hole formation, observational effects and black hole candidates. Articles on 9 sub-topics. Part of the curriculum of the astronomy students of the Rijksuniversteit Groningen, Netherlands. FAQ to SCI.PHYSICS on Black Holes -- An FAQ list by Matt McIrvin containing basic questions and answers related to black holes. Fireworks in a Black Hole Near the Core of the Seyfert Galaxy NGC 4151 -- photos and background information Kerr''s Rotating Black Holes -- A mathematical overview of rotating black holes, including several VRML movies. Observational Evidence of Black Holes -- An online paper describing gravitational collapse and the search for black holes. Has some nice animations to illustrate the concepts. Simulations of Black Holes -- Accurate computer models of black holes. Space Exploration Forum on AOL -- Has some information on black holes. Note: Only AOL members can follow this link. The Net Advance of Physics: Black Holes -- A set of links to numerous black holes resources on the Web. A great starting point to finding some advanced papers on the topic. The Search for Black Holes -- A brief overview of black holes, information about the discovery of Cygnus X-1, and a short list of links relating to black holes and astronomy. Virtual Trips to Black Holes and Neutron Stars -- Downloadable computer simulations of black holes, neutron stars, and the surrounding areas.
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