Most people know what a black hole is, but did you know that black holes get categorized into three categories?
Primordial black holes, are the smallest type of black hole in the galaxy. They are expected to be between a large boulder to a mountain in size. Scientist say that primordial black holes are not formed by collapsed stars, but from extreme density of matter presented during the universe' s early expansion.
Stellar black holes are the most common black holes. Most are up to 20 times the weight of our own sun! With that being said, stellar black holes are the most popluated collapsed stars in most galaxies.
Gargantuan black holes (or "supermassive" black holes) are locted in the center of galaxies. They are know for being the largest type of black holes. One gargantuan black hole is so large that it weighs 14 percent of its host galaxy's mass!
No matter what size- all black holes contain: mass, electric charge, and angular momentum. Variations of collapsed stars, helps make black holes one of the most interesting galactic phenomenon.
Cool, I didn't know there were different types of black holes. Very informative!
ReplyDeleteThis is one of my favorite topics of all time, Marcy! They scared me when I first learned about them (I was a kid), but I've since learned just how far away the nearest one is to us (VERY far). ;) I hope you're enjoying this topic!
ReplyDeleteI knew that there were different types but never knew the names and the differences.
ReplyDeleteThat's so cool