NASA’s Black Hole Field Guide: Episode 1 - Basic Black Holes

The video tutorial introduces black holes, focusing on their basic properties and characteristics. It explains solitary black holes, highlighting their mass, spin, and event horizon. The tutorial also covers methods to detect black holes by observing their effects on surrounding environments, such as light bending and orbiting objects.

What are the characteristics of a basic solitary black hole?

Why is it difficult to spot solitary black holes despite their simplicity?

How can one potentially spot a solitary black hole?

What effect do black holes have on light traveling past them?

What clues might indicate the presence of a black hole?