Hotel Mars welcomes Dr. Kishalay De of Columbia regarding "disappearing stars."
Published: February 28, 2026
Duration: 17:14
Hotel Mas with Dr. Kshalay De, Wednesday, 2-18-26
John Batchelor and Dr. David Livingston welcomed Dr. Kishalay De of Columbia University discuss a star collapsing into a black hole without a supernova, challenging established theories about the minimum mass required for such cosmic events. Dr. De of Columbia University outlined future astronomical surveys using advanced telescopes to identify more “disappearing” stars, aiming to create a comprehensive population road map for black hole formation.
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