In this presentation\, we will dive into t he unknown world of black holes! Although we are still searching for answe rs to what is going on inside black holes\, there is much about them that we DO know. Covered in this talk are how they were discovered\, the types of black holes and how they form\, how they are identified\, and what happ ens around a black hole. We will conclude by looking at the exciting myste ries remaining to be uncovered. \;
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\nAbo ut the Presenter:
\nIsa Slavin is an astronomy educator ori ginally from Houston\, TX. In 2025\, they graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with their Bachelor of Science and Arts in Astronomy. The re\, they researched Galactic nucleosynthesis\, stellar evolution\, and mo dern methods of astronomy outreach. In their role as Observatory Specialis t for the Sunriver Nature Center &\; Observatory\, they share their pas sion about and love of the cosmos with everyone!
\nAbout the Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory:
\nFor over 50 year s\, Sunriver Nature Center &\; Observatory (SNCO) has been a cornerston e of education and scientific exploration in Sunriver. Nestled on an eight -acre campus that is home to both the Sunriver Nature Center and the Sunri ver Observatory\, we offer immersive learning experiences that connect vis itors to the wonders of the natural world. Our campus features a unique co nfluence of pine forests\, wetlands\, and meadows that form a rich ecologi cal tapestry for exploration\, discovery\, research\, and reflection.
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