Astronomy/black holes

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Expert: Steven LJ Russo - 11/2/2004


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Hi

I've always wondered if a space ship went into a black hole (considering it could reach one) what would happen to it and where could it end up.Can you fill me in on the answers?

thanks
regards max

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Max:

Well, in THEORY, due to the intense gravity, it would probably be squashed down to the thickness of a pancake or thinner.

However, in reality, since we really don't know how the laws of science work in a Black Hole, your guess would be as good as mine.

Steve

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Steven LJ Russo

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As a space science educator in a planetarium, my work centers around teaching people about the night sky and the solar system. I have a strong background in those areas, plus the history of NASA and spaceflight, and meteorology.

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Experience in the area. I have been an amateur astronomer for 47 years, and have been teachng space science in planetariums for 34 years. For 15 years I was a radio and television meteorologist, and for the past 20 years I have been a space science writer for two newspapers in New York State. I am a member of the Middle Atlantic Planetarium Society and the International Planetarium Society. I have had a number of articles published in several astronomy journals, including "The Constellation" and the "Planetarian". Education/Credentials. I hold a B. S. from Wagner College and an M. S. from State University of New York at Oswego. Awards and Honors. I have been awarded the "Fellows" award from the International Planetarium Society for more than 20 years of continuous service in the planetarium field.

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