Black Holes

The very thought about "tears" in space was dismissed by scientists until the turn of the century. For years, scientists began to attempt to understand these phenomena, and using various devices and theories, they have illustrated the basics, in which can be found on this site. The major theories focussed on was that of Einstein's Theory of General Relativity. Using this, scientists attempted to understand the dimensions of a black hole as well as its formation and origins. Eventually, they discovered that black holes came in different "types." Despite the fact that today, mankind knows so little, we have managed to uncover the very basis of black holes and will continue to uncover the mystery behind them in the years ahead.

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