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The Keck telescopes are optical, so no. The only possible exception being the super-luminous flash of Hawking radiation that theoretically occurs in certain-sized black holes, although orbital telescopes have a much better chance of detecting this light. Most of the electromagnetic radiation emitted from black holes has energies in the range of x-rays, an energy range that the Keck telescopes aren't designed for.
However, the most likely way that a black hole will be experimentally proven to exist is through the indirect method of measuring stellar orbits. Believe it or not, simple calculations from the ultra-precise, Keplerian orbital measurements of distant stars can be made to show the necessary size and mass of whatever object it is those stars are orbiting. If that size and mass fit the necessary conditions required of black holes, then there's your proof. The Keck telescopes are VERY well-equipped to make those kinds of measurements.
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What equipment is needed to detect black holes?
Since black holes aren't directly visible, effects they cause have to be observed. For example, optical telescopes can detect gravitational lensing when distant objects such as galaxies emit light which bends around an intermediate object with intense gravity like a black hole. Optical telescopes can also see the powerful emissions from the relativistic polar jets powered by black holes. Telescopes sensitive to x-ray frequencies can detect the energy emitted by the accretion disk around the hole, and were historically used to locate and assist in verification of the presence of black holes; such happened in observations during the search for the first verification of the existence a black holes in the X-ray binary Cygnus X-1.
How have they used information on black holes to help us today?
scientists and astronomers will use x-rays, and radio telescopes. scince we can never directly observe black holes, because the gravity is so great, we cant see whats inside, but we can watch the stars that orbit them, and watch their patterns
What technology do scientists use to see black holes?
The way astronomers find black holes Is by using x-ray imaging from one of the many types of telescopes that orbit the earth. Black holes give off an incredible amount of x-ray waves. This is the only evidence I know of they use.
Should telescopes go inside or outside?
Telescopes are used inside
What are reflecting and refracting telescopes designed for?
Light is found by reflecting telescopes and refracting telescopes are used to dected sound
What equipment is needed to detect black holes?
Since black holes aren't directly visible, effects they cause have to be observed. For example, optical telescopes can detect gravitational lensing when distant objects such as galaxies emit light which bends around an intermediate object with intense gravity like a black hole. Optical telescopes can also see the powerful emissions from the relativistic polar jets powered by black holes. Telescopes sensitive to x-ray frequencies can detect the energy emitted by the accretion disk around the hole, and were historically used to locate and assist in verification of the presence of black holes; such happened in observations during the search for the first verification of the existence a black holes in the X-ray binary Cygnus X-1.
How have they used information on black holes to help us today?
scientists and astronomers will use x-rays, and radio telescopes. scince we can never directly observe black holes, because the gravity is so great, we cant see whats inside, but we can watch the stars that orbit them, and watch their patterns
What technology do scientists use to see black holes?
The way astronomers find black holes Is by using x-ray imaging from one of the many types of telescopes that orbit the earth. Black holes give off an incredible amount of x-ray waves. This is the only evidence I know of they use.
What did black holes used to be?
Most black holes were once the cores of very large stars that collapsed.
Where are telescopes found?
Optical telescopes are found through out the world. They have even been taken to space as in the Hubble Telescope. The Optical telescope is the main telescope used by amateur astronomers. They are used in Gardens through out the world. Professional optical telescopes are generally placed on the very top of mountings. This is to reduce the amount of distortion caused by the atmosphere. The Keck observatory for example is at an altitude of 4.2 km atop the summit of Mauna Kea on Hawaii.
What theory is used in describing black holes?
Our modern understanding of black holes is based on the General Theory of Relativity.
When was the fist time Keck Telescope was put into service?
Construction of Keck 1 Telescope began in September 1985 and it began scientific observations in March 1993. Construction of Keck II began in 1991 and it was first used in 1996.
What are the instruments used to study the solar system?
Telescopes in general. Optical telescopes Radio telescopes Gravity wave telescopes
Should telescopes go inside or outside?
Telescopes are used inside
What are reflecting and refracting telescopes designed for?
Light is found by reflecting telescopes and refracting telescopes are used to dected sound
Why is collimation used for telescopes?
Collimation is used for telescopes to make sure the telescopes are perfectly aligned. The reflector will not produce the best image if the aligned is not just right.
Who used a telescopes to make discoveries about planets?
Telescopes are instruments used by astronomers. The first person to do this was Galileo.
