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Looking Skyward: Observing the Creation of a Black Hole & Repeating Fast Radio Bursts

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Today's topics range from repeating fast radio bursts that were recently discovered to scientists believing they were able to observe the creation of a black hole for the first time ever (even though the event actually happened 200 million years ago). 

Learn more about what's going on in the world of astronomy as WCAI's "All Things Considered" host Brian Morris speaks with Regina Jorgenson, Director of Astronomy at the Maria Mitchell Association on Nantucket.  

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