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.Exploring Black Holes and Gravity .Exploring Black Holes and Gravity

Discover how not to fall into a black hole and imagine what would happen if our Sun were replaced with a black hole. Using a bucket with stretchy fabric over it, allow visitors to experiment with marbles and weights to discover some basics about gravity.

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