Read sections of the text book that goes over the black holes. Then spend at least 2-3 hours researching black holes and taking notes using

Write a 3-5 page (typed, double-spaced) essay on one of the thee topics below. Essays will be graded based on clarity of expression and level of insight — a good essay should be well organized and well written, and it should have something interesting to say. Although the essay is short, the usual standards of quality apply: a “full grade” corresponds to an excellent essay, a “partial” grade to a good one, etc. Your essay must be in your own words, and you should clearly identify any direct quotes from 2 other sources; stringing together a bunch of quotes or paraphrases is not the same thing as writing an essay. You do not need to give detailed footnotes, but if any sources besides those listed below play an especially important role in your essay you should list them in a brief bibliography

Topic 1: Black holes

Read sections of the text book that goes over the black holes. Then spend at least 2-3 hours researching black holes and taking notes using internet resources or books or magazine articles. Googling “what is a black hole?” will get you some good leads. Some useful sources: Ted Bunn’s black hole FAQ, the YouTube video titled “Travel inside a black hole,” and the HubbleSite on black holes, and of course https://www.nasa.gov/black-holes

Your essay should have two parts, “Facts” and “Reactions.” “Facts” should address the questions: What is a black hole? How do black holes form? Why do astronomers think that black holes exist? “Reactions” should address the questions: Of the things that you learned about black holes in your research, what surprised you the most and why? In the culture at large, why have black holes become objects of popular fascination and powerful cultural metaphors?

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