Black hole and galaxy, artwork
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Black hole and galaxy, artwork
Black hole and galaxy. Artwork of a black hole and a galaxy seen edge-on. A black hole is formed when the core of a sufficiently massive star collapses 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. Galaxies are large gravitationally bound group of stars and other astronomical bodies that here has formed a disc shape seen edge-on. They can contain many billions of stars, with a supermassive black hole at their centre. Here, the dark areas are nebulae and dust lanes within the galaxy
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Astrophysical Astrophysics Black Hole Boundary Dead Star Dust Lanes Edge On Event Horizon Galaxy Gravitation Gravity Nebulae Singularity Star Stars Stellar Evolution Universe
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This artwork captures the awe-inspiring beauty and mysterious nature of a black hole and galaxy seen edge-on. The image showcases the remarkable phenomenon that occurs when a massive star collapses under its own weight, forming a black hole with an immensely powerful gravitational field. Beyond the event horizon, depicted as a boundary in this artwork, lies a realm where nothing can escape, not even light itself. The galaxy portrayed here takes on a disc shape when viewed from this unique perspective. Galaxies are vast collections of stars and celestial bodies held together by gravity. In this particular galaxy, billions of stars twinkle amidst dark areas filled with nebulae and dust lanes. At the heart of this galactic masterpiece resides a supermassive black hole—a colossal singularity that exerts its influence over everything within its reach. This enthralling illustration invites us to contemplate the wonders of our universe while highlighting concepts such as stellar evolution, gravitation, astrophysics, and astrophysical phenomena. Gazing at this print evokes both curiosity and humility as we ponder the enigmatic forces shaping our cosmos. It serves as an invitation to explore further into the depths of space—where remnants of collapsed stellar cores dance alongside galaxies—and reminds us that there is still so much left to discover in our ever-expanding universe.
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