Black Hole Week - NASA Science

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First Week of May

Black Hole Week is always held in early May.

All Travelers Welcome

Because everyone loves these balls of gravity.

Black holes are one of our favorite cosmic objects

So we created Black Hole Week to celebrate them.

Throughout the week, science communicators from across the globe will be sharing news, videos, and social media posts about black holes. Our goal is that no matter where people turn that week, they’ll run into a black hole. (Figuratively, of course — we don’t want anyone falling in!)

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Get Ready!

Did you know a black hole is not a hole?

Have you studied up on the different types of black holes? Don’t worry, there’s still time to prepare for Black Hole Week!

Prepare

Cartoon image of a booklet called, "A Field Guide to Black Holes"

This handy dandy field guide covers basic black hole anatomy, how to find black holes, as well as different black hole types! Never go to space without it!

First Tip: Don't Visit Black Holes!

But if you must, read our safety guide.

Learn more about black holes, how to find them, and how to stay safe on your travels!

Cartoon postcard for an imagined trip to a black hole

Why would you visit a black hole? No, seriously, why would you? It's dangerous! This postcard will help remind all your friends of your memorable trip—and why they might not want to go themselves. Credit: NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center

Black Hole Basics

If you’re looking to find some black holes, it’s always helpful to know exactly what you’re looking for! To get started on your hunt, watch this handy video to learn the basics about these strange cosmic objects.

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