NASA's Guide To Black Hole Safety
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- Visualizations by:
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- Written by:
- Jeanette Kazmierczak and
- Chris Smith
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- Scientific consulting by:
- Travis C. Fischer
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- Produced by:
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You can also download a handy safety brochure, watch short clips to learn different things about black holes, and even get some short glimpses into the lives of black holes and the explorers that want to visit them.
Safety Video
This handy video will help get you oriented before your trip (that we still wish you wouldn't take). Learn more about black holes, how to find them, and how to stay safe on your travels!
Credit: NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center
Music: "Prim and Proper" from Universal Production Music
Complete transcript available.
A Spanish-language is also available below.
Vídeo de seguridad
Este vídeo es muy útil y te ayudará a orientarte antes de tu viaje (que seguimos deseando que no hagas). Aprende más sobre agujeros negros, cómo encontrarlos y ¡cómo mantenerte seguro cuando viajes a ellos!
Créditos: Centro de Vuelo Espacial Goddard de la NASA.
Música: "Prim and Proper", de Universal Production Music.
Transcripción completa disponible.
Safety Brochure
Also found in your spacesuit pocket, this helpful brochure will give you all the tips, tricks, and facts you'll need for your next (inadvisable) black hole vacation! Download the brochure using the links below.
Download a printable version here.
Download a web version here.
Credit: NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center
A Spanish-language is also available below.
Folleto de seguridad
También encontrarás en el bolsillo de tu traje espacial este útil folleto, que te brindará todos los consejos, trucos y datos que necesitarás para tus próximas (y desaconsejables) ¡vacaciones en un agujero negro! Descárgatelo utilizando los enlaces a continuación:
Descarga una versión imprimible aquí.
Descarga una versión web aquí.
Créditos: Centro de Vuelo Espacial Goddard de la NASA.
Black Hole 101: What Is a Black Hole?
Want to know more about black holes, but don't have a lot of time? This short video will give you a quick overview of some of the most interesting features of black holes.
Credit: NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center
Music: "Dinner With the Vicar" from Universal Production Music
Complete transcript available.
Black Hole 101: What a Black Hole is NOT
Black holes ARE physical objects in space, but they are also NOT a lot of things. Watch this short video to learn a bit more about what black holes aren't!
Credit: NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center
Music: "Dinner With the Vicar" from Universal Production Music
Complete transcript available.
Black Hole 101: How To Find a Black Hole
If you're still convinced that you need to visit a black hole (please don't), you should probably know how to find them. To learn important tips and tricks for finding black holes, watch this short video!
Credit: NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center
Music: "Dinner With the Vicar" from Universal Production Music
Complete transcript available.
Black Hole 101: Important Safety Considerations
If you're planning on visiting a black hole despite it almost definitely being a bad idea, it's important to know how to stay safe when arriving. This video contains some important safety tips!
Credit: NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center
Music: "Dinner With the Vicar" from Universal Production Music
Complete transcript available.
Vignette: Baby and Supermassive Black Holes
A supermassive black hole offers a helping hand to a baby (stellar-mass) black hole.
Credit: NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center
Music: "Wanna Be Hipster" from Universal Production Music
Complete transcript available.
Vignette: Taking a Photo
An alien explorer encounters a black hole and tries (somewhat unsuccessfully) to take a photo.
Credit: NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center
Music: "Wanna Be Hipster" from Universal Production Music
Complete transcript available.
Vignette: Back Home
An alien explorer, back from its trip to a black hole, starts planning future adventures.
Credit: NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center
Music: "Lizards and Lemons" from Universal Production Music
Complete transcript available.
Credits
Please give credit for this item to:
NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center
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Animator
- Chris Smith (KBR Wyle Services, LLC) [Lead]
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Science writer
- Jeanette Kazmierczak (University of Maryland College Park) [Lead]
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Writer
- Chris Smith (KBR Wyle Services, LLC) [Lead]
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Scientist
- Travis C. Fischer (USRA) [Lead]
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Producer
- Chris Smith (KBR Wyle Services, LLC) [Lead]
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