There are 2 parts. At the center is the singularity. Theoretically, this is an infinitely small point of infinite density. This has no volume. Around this is the event horizon. This has volume, and is what we refer to as a black hole. Theoretically, you could have a black hole without a singularity, you just need an area dense enough that light can’t escape.
Comment on black holes
henfredemars@infosec.pub 2 years ago
It depends what you mean by big. Are you talking mass or volume?
cynar@lemmy.world 2 years ago
emergencyfood@sh.itjust.works 2 years ago
If I remember correctly supermassive black holes do consume space and can be quite large. They can also be much less dense than neutron stars, let alone stellar black holes.
Wooki@lemmy.world 2 years ago
Beyond the event horizon is just insane math and theory
nulluser@programming.dev 2 years ago
I came to ask something similar, but far less eloquent. So, if you don’t mind, I’m just going to piggyback on your comment.