Portrait of Genius: Stephen Hawking Exhibit Photos

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A Gift for Hawking

Stephen Hawking exhibition

(Image credit: Science Museum, London)

Mark Champkins, the Science Museum’s inventor in residence, has designed a ‘black hole light’ to present to Professor Hawking on the night of the exhibit opening which mimics the spirals of light falling into a black hole and symbolizes Hawking radiation.

Stephen Hawking's Office

Stephen Hawking exhibition

(Image credit: Science Museum, London)

A photograph of Stephen Hawking in his office, surrounded by some of the memorabilia now on display at the Science Museum.

Live Science Staff
Live Science Staff
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