What Exactly *Is* a Black Hole?
A black hole is a region of spacetime with such strong gravity that nothing, not even light, can escape. Imagine a drain in a bathtub, but instead of water, it's space itself. Everything that gets too close gets sucked in.
From Dying Stars to Cosmic Monsters: The Birth of Black Holes
Black holes form primarily through:
- Stellar Black Holes: Created from the collapse of massive stars at the end of their lives (supernova).
- Supermassive Black Holes: Found at the centers of galaxies, formed by consuming vast amounts of matter over billions of years.
Explore the Core Concepts: Dive Deeper into Black Hole Physics
The Event Horizon
The boundary surrounding a black hole beyond which nothing can escape.
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Singularity
A point where density becomes infinite.
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Spaghettification
The stretching of objects into long, thin shapes in extreme gravity.
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Gravitational Lensing
The bending of light around massive objects.
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Hawking Radiation
Radiation predicted to be emitted by black holes due to quantum effects.
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Continue Your Journey: Resources for Further Exploration
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