black hole
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A black hole was a celestial object with a mass density so great that light could not escape it. Black holes could be formed when the core of a star collapsed in on itself after the outer layers exploded in a supernova: if the star's initial mass was greater than 8 stellar masses, the resulting neutron star's gravity would quickly cause it to collapse in upon itself until it became a black hole.[1] In 2258, the Talosians used their powers of illusion to make their planet appear to be a black hole, hoping to deter an unwanted visit by Spock and Michael Burnham.[2] Sometimes referred to as a black star, an encounter with a black hole on Stardate 3113.2 caused the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 to travel back in time to 1968.[3]
Notes and References
- ↑ Bormanis, Andre. Star Trek: Science Logs. Pocket Books, March 1998.
- ↑ Fuller, Bryan et al (Executive Producers). "If Memory Serves". Star Trek: Discovery, season 2, episode 8 (Production number 23). Directed by T.J. Scott. Written by Dan Dworkin & Jay Beattie. CBS Entertainment. 7 March 2019.
- ↑ Roddenberry, Gene (Executive Producer). "Tomorrow is Yesterday." Star Trek, Season 1, Episode 19 (Production 21). Directed by Michael O'Herlihy. Written by D.C. Fontana. Desilu Productions, 26 January 1967.
