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Two black holes in orbit - computer simulation

A computer simulation of two black holes in orbit around each other. Free Public Talk - GRAVITY: From Falling Apples to Ripples in Spacetime Presented by: Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics and the Dunlap Institute, Uof TDate: April 5, 2012 Event Time(s):09:10 PM to 10:00 PMWebsite: www 1.astro.utoronto.ca/~gasa/public_talk/i Web/Entries/2012/4/gravity.php Email: csasaki@di.utoronto.ca Phone:416-978-6613 Costs: Free The force of gravity keeps us from flying off into space and keeps planets in orbit around the sun. In a free public talk, Ilana Mac Donald explores this powerful force, from our earliest theories about how it works to current research on gravitational waves—the ripples in space-time—caused by black holes. After the talk, the public are invited to attend a free planetarium show. Location:Mc Lennan Physical Labs Building, U of T60 St. George Street Map to this event Public Transit:TTC Trip Planner Downtown Seminars/Workshops The City of Toronto does not accept responsibility for the accuracy of the content provided in this calendar. All listing details are submitted by event organizers. To confirm any information, please contact the organizers directly.. Event Details. Location: 60 St. George Street