Black hole and infalling matter
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Black hole and infalling matter
Black hole and infalling matter. A black hole is formed when the core of a star collapses under its own weight, increasing the strength of its gravitational field to the point where not even light can escape. Infalling matter (here, dust) will heat up and emit X-rays and other forms of radiation as it is torn apart by the immense forces of the black hole. The flash at the event horizon is photons with Hawking radiation, one of the few ways in which a black hole can lose mass
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Astronomical Object Astrophysical Astrophysics Back Ground Black Hole Boundary Collapsed Composite Dead Star Digitally Manipulated Event Horizon Extreme Glow Gravitational Gravity Half Light Montage Partial Photomontage Silhouette Stellar Core Stellar Evolution Universe
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This print captures the mesmerizing phenomenon of a black hole and infalling matter. At the heart of this image lies a black hole, formed when the core of a star collapses under its own weight, creating an incredibly powerful gravitational field that even light cannot escape from. The surrounding space is filled with dust particles, representing infalling matter being drawn towards the black hole. As these dust particles approach the event horizon - the boundary beyond which nothing can escape - they are subjected to immense forces from the black hole's gravity. This intense interaction causes them to heat up and emit X-rays and other forms of radiation, adding to the ethereal glow in this composition. A flash at the event horizon represents photons carrying Hawking radiation, one of the few ways in which a black hole can lose mass over time. This unique feature adds an element of intrigue to this already extraordinary scene. The silhouette effect against an extreme backdrop emphasizes both the vastness and mystery of our universe. Through digital manipulation techniques, Science Photo Library has created a visually stunning montage that showcases stellar evolution at its most enigmatic: from a collapsed stellar core to a dead star transformed into an awe-inspiring black hole. This print serves as a reminder of how astrophysics unravels some of nature's most profound secrets while simultaneously igniting our curiosity about what lies beyond our known boundaries.
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