Black Holes
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Vanderbilt researchers contribute to promising global search for gravitational waves
International astronomy collaboration strengthens evidence for signal that may hint at ultra-low frequency gravitational waves. Read MoreJan 14, 2022
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Vanderbilt astronomer co-authors seminal roadmap for the next decade of U.S. research in outer space
Keivan Stassun joins leading astronomers to write "Astro2020," a once-in-a-decade guide for astronomy research, prioritizing gargantuan telescopes on the ground and in orbit as well as increased diversity and inclusion. Read MoreNov 15, 2021
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Research Snapshot: Astrophysicists prepare for age of multimessenger astronomy; build galaxy catalog to study black holes
Led by Vanderbilt astrophysicists, researchers work with data from thousands of galaxies to investigate the origins and physics of black hole binaries in nearby galaxies. Est. reading time: 2 mins. Read MoreJun 23, 2021
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Possible first hints of low-frequency gravitational waves permeating the cosmos
The discovery of a cosmic signal common across many stars could be the first sign of gravitational waves. Read MoreJan 13, 2021
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Vanderbilt astrophysicist part of international team that discovered a gargantuan ‘alien’ black hole that challenges previous knowledge of the universe
The intermediate-mass black hole first observed in May 2019 presents an entirely new category of black hole. Read MoreSep 2, 2020
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To find giant black holes, start with Jupiter
On a quest to find the Universe’s largest black holes, Vanderbilt researcher identifies the center of the solar system within 100 meters. Read MoreJun 30, 2020
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How many stars eventually collide as black holes? The universe has a budget for that.
A promising new study developed by one Vanderbilt astrophysicist may give us a method for finding the number of available stars in the history of the universe that collide as binary black holes. Read MoreJan 31, 2020
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Here’s how a Vanderbilt astrophysicist plans to observe a black hole ‘symphony’ using gravitational wave astronomy
New research led by Vanderbilt astrophysicist Karan Jani presents a compelling roadmap for capturing intermediate-mass black hole activity. Read MoreNov 18, 2019
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VU astronomer heads U.S. study team for space-based gravitational wave detector
A Vanderbilt astrophysicist has been elected chair of a scientific study team that will advise NASA on science issues related to the international Laser Interferometer Space Antenna program. Read MoreNov 3, 2017
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Astrophysicist explains meaning of the discovery of gravitational waves
Vanderbilt Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy Kelly Holley-Bockelmann explains the meaning of the first discovery of gravitational waves at TEDx Nashville. Read MoreJun 17, 2016
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Gravity waves topic of Feb. 18 colloquium
A team of Columbia University physicists who participated in the first detection of gravity waves will describe the monumental discovery in a free public lecture on campus Thursday, Feb. 18. Read MoreFeb 12, 2016
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Your Universe Today podcast: Supermassive Black Holes (Part 3)
Kelly Holley-Bockelmann, assistant professor of astronomy and physics, wraps up this three-part podcast series with an interview about her specialty, supermassive black holes. Read MoreFeb 27, 2013
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Your Universe Today podcast: How stars die and black holes form (Part 2)
Kelly Holley-Bockelmann, assistant professor of astronomy, continues her discussion of black holes in the second part of this interview for Red Orbit. Read MoreJan 28, 2013
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Your Universe Today podcast: How stars die and black holes form (Part 1)
Kelly Holley-Bockelmann, assistant professor of astronomy, talks about what sets black holes apart from other objects in the universe and explains how the laws of space, time and gravity bend and even break down to create the most destructive force in the cosmos. Read MoreJan 24, 2013