Avery Broderick on a Black Hole Breakthrough from the EHT

This course aims to explore the significance of the groundbreaking discovery of the black hole at the center of the Milky Way galaxy by the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) collaboration. The learning outcomes include understanding how the EHT collaboration created an "Earth-sized telescope" to capture the first image of the black hole, known as Sagittarius A*. The course covers topics such as the process of imaging black holes, the concept of event horizons, the public fascination with black holes, and the implications of black holes on the galaxy's shape. The teaching method involves discussions with EHT scientist Avery Broderick, who provides insights into black hole research, theoretical analysis, gravitational waves, and the formation of black holes. This course is intended for individuals interested in astrophysics, black hole research, and the latest advancements in observational astronomy.