Abstract This paper examines a phenomenal event of space that astronomers commonly refer to as a black hole. Included is an explanation of what a black hole is and how it is believed they are created. The forceful effects a black hole imposes on surrounding celestial materials and the limits or boundaries of a black hole's force are studied. Finally a comparison of factual and fictional information about black holes is presented. Sources utilized for …showed first 75 words of 2138 total…

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