Black hole formation, artwork
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Black hole formation, artwork
Black hole formation. Computer artwork showing the formation of a black hole in four steps (from left to right). A black hole (far right) is formed when the core of a star (far left) collapses (centre right) under its own weight. This increases its gravitational field to the point where, beyond a boundary known as the event horizon, nothing, not even light, can escape. This leads to its black appearance. Only sufficiently massive stars form black holes, doing so when they have used up the fuel that sustained their nuclear fires. This results in a loss of outwards heat pressure, allowing the total collapse that forms the singularity that is a black hole
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This artwork from Science Photo Library depicts the mesmerizing process of black hole formation in four stages, beautifully illustrating the awe-inspiring power and mystery of our universe. Starting from the left, we witness a massive star, its core shining brightly as it fuels nuclear fires that sustain its existence. However, as time passes and fuel depletes, an inevitable fate awaits this stellar giant. In the second stage, at the center-right of the image, gravity becomes an unstoppable force. The star's core collapses under its own immense weight, triggering a cataclysmic event that alters space-time itself. This collapse leads to an exponential increase in gravitational field strength until it reaches a critical point known as the event horizon. Beyond this boundary lies a realm where nothing can escape: not even light itself. As we move towards the far right of this artwork, we witness the birth of a black hole - an enigmatic entity with such intense gravity that everything is trapped within its grasp forever. Only stars with sufficient mass can undergo this extraordinary transformation into black holes once they have exhausted their nuclear fuel reserves. The loss of outwards heat pressure allows for total collapse and forms what scientists call a singularity - a point where density becomes infinitely high. Through intricate details and vivid colors, this illustration serves as both educational material and artistic inspiration for those seeking to unravel one of nature's most mind-boggling phenomena – black holes.
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