Black Holes: Bending Space and Time
Black holes are regions of space where gravity is so intense that nothing, not even light, can escape. Once purely theoretical, they are now central to astrophysics and cosmic evolution studies. For broader insights into cosmic phenomena, see our Universe & Galaxies section and research on wormholes.
Types and Behavior of Black Holes
- Stellar-mass Black Holes: Formed from collapsing stars, these are the most common type. Learn more about black hole classifications.
- Supermassive Black Holes: Millions to billions of times the Sun's mass, found at galaxy centers. See how these link with satellite-based observations.
- Event Horizon: The "point of no return" where escape becomes impossible. Related concepts are explored in space exploration missions.
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Breakthroughs in Observation
The Event Horizon Telescope has imaged black hole shadows. Gravitational waves detected by LIGO further confirm Einstein's predictions. These advances connect to wider universe research and theoretical wormhole studies.
- First photo of M87 black hole (2019)
- Time dilation and space-time warping
- Accretion disk physics and Hawking radiation research
