The "Nobel" prize of astronomy 2012 has been given

The other day the Crafoord award of astronomy was given by the Sweden Academy of Science. This award is equal to the Nobel prize.

This award was given to th German astronomer Reinhard Genzel and the american Andre Ghez.

the award is given "for their observations of the starts orbiting the centre indicating the presence of a supernova black hole":

In 2008, this astronomers presented the results of the 16 years of observance.

The astronomers where be observing during this years the movement of these planets and the conclusion secure the presence of a dark hole.

To finish a short video where the effects of the dark hole could be observed.



And the official video of the Crafoord award explaining why have been given:



Articulo en español

Via:Official web page of th Crafford award