Tag

Hawking Stars

All articles tagged with #hawking stars

astronomy2 years ago•3 min saved

"Devouring Stars: Atom-size Black Holes Unleash Ancient Destruction"

New research suggests that primordial black holes, formed shortly after the Big Bang, may have been captured by stars and could still exist within them today. Detecting these ancient black holes could provide insights into the early universe and black hole formation. Theoretical mini black holes that are snared by stars could either have no effect on the star or grow efficiently by consuming it from the inside out, causing the star to swell up like a red giant. These "red stragglers" could potentially be powered by small black holes at their cores, known as Hawking stars. If primordial black holes exist, they could be pervasive in the universe, including our own cosmic neighborhood. Further investigation is needed to observe the pulsations of potential Hawking star candidates and determine if they host black holes at their cores.

via Yahoo Life|

#astronomy #early-universe #hawking-stars

astronomy2 years ago•2 min saved

The Hidden Threat: Black Holes Devouring Stars from Within

A new study explores the possibility of a black hole existing inside the sun, specifically focusing on the idea of a captured primordial black hole. The study suggests that if a primordial black hole were to be captured by the sun, it would initially have little effect, but over time it could consume matter in the stellar core and potentially grow to consume the entire star. The size of the black hole determines the rate of consumption, with larger ones being able to consume a star in less than half a billion years. Smaller black holes would have a slower pace of consumption but could still affect the star's evolution and surface activity. However, current helioseismology studies indicate that there is likely no black hole in the sun, or if there is, it would be extremely small.

via Phys.org|

#astronomy #black-holes #hawking-stars

science2 years ago•2 min saved

Black Holes: Hidden Menace Inside Stars

A new study explores the possibility of a black hole existing inside the Sun, specifically focusing on the idea of a captured primordial black hole. The study suggests that if a primordial black hole of a certain mass range were present, it could consume a star in less than half a billion years. Smaller primordial black holes would have a slower consumption rate but could still affect the star's evolution and surface activity. However, based on helioseismology studies, it is highly unlikely that there is a black hole in the center of our Sun.

via Universe Today|

#black-holes #hawking-stars #primordial-black-holes

science2 years ago•2 min saved

"Unveiling the Mystery: Potential Existence of Tiny Black Holes in Giant Stars"

A new study suggests that tiny black holes from the early universe could be hiding within giant stars. These black holes could be detected by the vibrations they cause on the star's surface and may function as the mysterious dark matter that holds the universe together. The researchers propose that these black holes would sink to the star's core and grow over time, emitting radiation and becoming "Hawking stars." Astronomers could potentially identify these black holes by studying the vibrations of certain cool giant stars known as red stragglers.

via Slashdot|

#astrophysics #black-holes #dark-matter