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Black Hole’s edge revealed by NASA as the “Point of No Return”

NASA has revealed a Black Hole’s edge, calling it the “Point of No Return”. The revelation was made with the help of a simulation video posted by NASA in recognition of #BlackHoleWeek. Read on to find out more.

By: SHAURYA TOMER
Updated on: May 05 2022, 17:23 IST
Black Holes are space phenomena with a gravitational pull so intense that light cannot escape them. (NASA)
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1/6 Black Holes are space phenomena with a gravitational pull so intense that light cannot escape them. (NASA)
National Geographic quoted a project director saying “We are delighted to be able to report to you today that we have seen what we thought was unseeable," as the photo evidence of a black hole circulated. (Pixabay)
2/6 National Geographic quoted a project director saying “We are delighted to be able to report to you today that we have seen what we thought was unseeable," as the photo evidence of a black hole circulated. (Pixabay)
The video simulates what it would be like to witness a black hole near the edge of the “Event Horizon”, which is the point after which not even light can escape the black hole’s pull. (AP)
3/6 The video simulates what it would be like to witness a black hole near the edge of the “Event Horizon”, which is the point after which not even light can escape the black hole’s pull. (AP)
The video posted was caption that from the angle which the video was simulated from, "inbound matter has collected into a thin, hot structure called an accretion disk." (AFP)
4/6 The video posted was caption that from the angle which the video was simulated from, "inbound matter has collected into a thin, hot structure called an accretion disk." (AFP)

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Although Black Holes consume everything in their path, they are not considered dangerous to Earth. Sagittarius A* is the black hole present in the middle of the Milky Way Galaxy and it has consumed all matter around it. An expert told The Independent that, “There is no danger of the Earth (located 26,000 light-years away from the Milky Way’s black hole) being pulled in." (AFP)
5/6 Although Black Holes consume everything in their path, they are not considered dangerous to Earth. Sagittarius A* is the black hole present in the middle of the Milky Way Galaxy and it has consumed all matter around it. An expert told The Independent that, “There is no danger of the Earth (located 26,000 light-years away from the Milky Way’s black hole) being pulled in." (AFP)
First Published Date: 05 May, 17:23 IST
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