Black Hole Animation (VIDEO)

Simons Foundation

Caption

An animation of a star that collapsed, forming a black hole. The black hole is at the center, unseen. Surrounding it is a dust shell moving away from the black hole and gas being pulled toward it.

Credit

Keith Miller, Caltech/IPAC - SELab

Usage Restrictions

Credit must be given to the creator.

License

Original content

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