11 Apr 2019

Roy Kerr's black hole theory proven right

From Lately, 10:18 pm on 11 April 2019

Astronomers have captured the first image of a black hole, heralding a revolution in our understanding of the universe's most enigmatic objects, and proving the University of Canterbury's Distinguished Professor Roy Kerr's 56-year-old theory correct. Professor of Theoretical Physics David Wiltshire from the University of Canterbury has the full story.

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