Black Hole: Scientific Intrigue

If you are into science and astronomy, you probably are amazed at the power and the phenomenon of mysterious black holes. Black holes are perhaps one of the most powerful forces in the universe and currently a relatively unknown entity. If you are a fan of black holes, the Smithsonian Magazine is featuring an interesting article on the subject.

Whether you are watching Star Trek, Star Wars or any other sci-fi TV series or movie, the power and phenomena of black holes usually make their way into the script. Black holes get their names from being so powerful that even light can’t escape their strong gravitational force. It is believed that when a powerful star implodes, it becomes so small, yet so dense it creates these incredible gravitational forces that are hard for us to conceive.

While we have been able to view black holes in other nearby galaxies, many scientists did not find clear proof that a black hole was present in ours (the Milky Way). However, recently, evidence has been found that suggests a black hole resides quite close to earth. For those that love science and astronomy and are intrigued by the power of black holes, visit Smithsonian Magazine today to read more about this phenomenon. http://www.smithsonianmag.com/

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Black Holes: A Cosmic Reality

For science fiction lovers, one phenomenon that seems to always appear in a series story line is the infamous black hole. Black holes while consistently used in science fiction movies, TV series, books, etc are real. While many people including scientists have trouble fathoming the incredible energy black holes have, these still little known phenomenons are slowly becoming more and more understood.

The Phenomenon of the Black Hole
A black hole is usually defined as an area of space in which the gravitational pull is so strong, nothing can escape its grasp- including light, making these regions pitch black. Many science fiction fans might be wondering if nothing can escape from a black hole and the hole itself is invisible, how do we know where black holes are? The less complicated answer to this question is that even though black holes are invisible and hold everything in their grasp, the surrounding area of a black hole does hint to their existence in the form of radiation, as well as being able to be tracked using the stars as a background.

What Causes a Black Hole?
A black hole is an incredibly powerful phenomenon, basically beyond our comprehension, however it is believed that black holes originate from large stars that collapse on themselves. There are several types of black holes and black holes do vary in size. However, the strongest and most powerful black holes are called supermassive black holes- they exert the most energy and have the strongest grasp on the surrounding objects.

For a long time, it was believed that the phenomena of black holes were not found in our galaxy, however for several decades more and more evidence has suggested that there is in fact a black hole located in the center of our galaxy (the Milky Way). This new information has excited scientists and astronomers due to the fact that being so close; they can be studied more easily.

If you are intrigued by black holes and the science surrounding them, Smithsonian Magazine offers an incredibly fascinating article about black holes. To read our article, please visit our main website at the following link: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/

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Black Holes are Amazing

Black holes are not just science fiction. While many of your favorite science fiction shows feature black holes prominently, these strange and very little understood phenomenon are real. How real? Well scientists now believe that there is evidence to state that there is a black hole in our very own galaxy- the Milky Way.

For those that love science and looking up at the stars, searching for a black hole with both the naked eye and powerful telescopes is next to impossible due to the fact that black holes are practically invisible. The force of a black holes gravity, which is caused by a star imploding upon itself, is so strong that not even light can escape its grasp. Because of this feature, black holes can usually not be found with traditional methods.

It was for a very long time believed that while black holes may exist, that the odds of a black hole in our galaxy were pretty low. However, with recent research, many scientists now believe one is located in the center of our galaxy. If you are fascinated by science and black holes, the Smithsonian Magazine has an excellent article on the subject. To read it in full, please visit our main website at the following link: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/

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