Among the countless wonders of the cosmos, black holes stand as the most mysterious and fascinating. These cosmic giants are regions of space where gravity is so strong that nothing—not even light—can escape. For centuries, they remained in the realm of theory, but today, black holes are one of the most studied phenomena in astronomy, reshaping our understanding of the universe. 🌠 What Is a Black Hole? A black hole forms when a massive star reaches the end of its life and collapses under its own gravity. The core compresses into an infinitely dense point called a singularity , surrounded by a boundary known as the event horizon —the point of no return. Singularity: The central point of infinite density. Event Horizon: The “edge” of a black hole where escape is impossible. Accretion Disk: A ring of superheated gas and dust spiraling into the black hole. 🌀 Types of Black Holes Black holes are not all the same. Astronomers classify them into categories based ...