How did the universe get here?
When did it get here?
How big is it?
Whats it made of?
Unfortunately, our position in the cosmos makes it difficult to answer any of those questions.
Were stuck here about 1,500 light years away from the nearest black hole.
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Theoretically, black holes have infinitely dense centers.
And thats almost not worth thinking about itd take forever to fully contemplate infinity.
Awhite hole, if you will.
White holes
Scientists basically describe white holes as origin stories for black holes.
Imagine youre staring at the edge of a black hole and you see a single particle enter it.
Yet, strangely, by description each would have an essentially impassable core mass.
Black stars
Scientists believe black holes are formed when stars collapse in on themselves.
And that energy has to go somewhere.
