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Old 25-06-2011, 05:21 PM
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Monster of the Milky Way - ABC2 Sun 26th June 00:28 - 01:28

Nova documentary that aired on PBS in the US Oct 31 2006.

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Astronomers are closing in on the proof they've sought for years that one of the most destructive objects in the universe—a supermassive black hole—lurks at the center of our own galaxy. Could it flare up and consume our entire galactic neighborhood? Join NOVA on a mind-bending investigation into one of the most bizarre corners of cosmological science: black hole research. From event horizon to singularity, the elusive secrets of supermassive black holes are revealed through stunning computer-generated imagery, including an extraordinary simulation of what it might look like to fall into the belly of such an all-devouring beast.
Will air ABC2 Sunday morning 26th June 2011 00:28 to 01:28 AEST.

(Note to F1 fans: Qualifying coverage Channel ONE Sun morning 00:00 to 01:15)
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Old 25-06-2011, 07:03 PM
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Yes I've seen this on Foxtel- on the BBC channel I think.
It was very good.
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Old 26-06-2011, 10:49 AM
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We spotted this in the evening and taped it - must have been on ABC1.

Excellent graphics which should appeal to kids - my 11yo is doing a project on the Sun (including what happens to different sized stars) so I'll watch it with her on the holidays.
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Old 26-06-2011, 11:17 AM
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Here, this is the monster of the Milky Way that they actually found....
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Old 26-06-2011, 11:18 AM
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Old 26-06-2011, 12:26 PM
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Yer too funny Carl!
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