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A '''black hole''' is an incredibly dense remnant of a [[star]] that has collapsed into a [[singularity]] under its own [[gravity]] upon running out of fuel. Black holes have extremely strong gravitational fields, similar to [[cosmic string]] fragments, so powerful that not even [[light]] can escape. |
A '''black hole''' is an incredibly dense remnant of a [[star]] that has collapsed into a [[singularity]] under its own [[gravity]] upon running out of fuel. Black holes have extremely strong gravitational fields, similar to [[cosmic string]] fragments, so powerful that not even [[light]] can escape. |
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==Encounters== |
==Encounters== |
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| − | The late-[[20th century]] [[NASA]] probe ''[[Voyager 6]]'' disappeared into what was once called a black hole (see ''[[V' |
+ | The late-[[20th century]] [[NASA]] probe ''[[Voyager 6]]'' disappeared into what was once called a black hole (see ''[[V'ger]]''), emerging on the other side of [[Milky Way Galaxy|the galaxy]], where it came into the possession of a race of sentient machines. The machine race constructed a massive vessel around the probe to facilitate its mission of acquiring all knowledge, and it began its journey back to [[Earth]]. ({{film|1}}) |
As of [[2152]], [[Vulcan]]s had charted over 2,000 black holes. |
As of [[2152]], [[Vulcan]]s had charted over 2,000 black holes. |
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+ | In 2152, {{EnterpriseNX}} encountered a black hole that was part of a trinary system, something unheard of by either [[Starfleet]] or Vulcan scientists. Attempting to study the black hole, the ''Enterprise'' crew became affected by an exotic form of radiation which caused nearly all members of the crew to exhibit irrational and obsessive behavior. [[Sub-Commander]] [[T'Pol]], whose Vulcan physiology was immune to the radiation, performed an analysis which indicated that prolonged exposure to the radiation would be fatal to the crew, forcing her and [[Captain]] [[Jonathan Archer|Archer]] to navigate ''Enterprise'' through a hazardous debris field in order to escape the influence of the radiation in time. ({{ENT|Singularity}}) |
| + | {{bginfo|In the final draft script of "Singularity", this black hole was described as "a swirling vortex of energy and matter." Although the black hole itself is shown twice on-screen in "Singularity", the script declared that a single visual effect shot of the black hole was to be used to represent both views. ''[http://leethomson.myzen.co.uk/Star_Trek/5_Enterprise/Enterprise_2x09_-_Singularity.pdf]}} |
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| ⚫ | In [[2366]] the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}} engaged in an operation to stabilize [[Bre'el IV moon|the moon]] of [[Bre'el IV]], which was in danger of crashing into the planet. The crew was informed by [[Q]] that |
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| + | In [[2259]], [[Takayama type shuttlecraft|''Takayama'' type]] [[shuttlecraft]]s were equipped with [[sensor]]s that could analyze black holes. ({{film|12}}) |
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| ⚫ | In [[2369]], the ''Enterprise'' |
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| ⚫ | In [[2366]], the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}} engaged in an operation to stabilize [[Bre'el IV moon|the moon]] of [[Bre'el IV]], which was in danger of crashing into the [[planet]]. The crew was informed by [[Q]] that the deterioration of the moon's orbit was most likely caused by a black hole passing through the [[star system]]'s plane at near-right angles. ({{TNG|Deja Q}}) |
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| ⚫ | In [[2369]], the crew of the ''Enterprise''-D encountered a [[Quantum singularity lifeform|race of aliens]] from another [[time continuum]], who utilized the gravity wells of black holes as nests for their young. The aliens had mistaken a [[D'deridex class|Romulan vessel]]'s [[artificial quantum singularity]], which the [[Romulan]]s used as a power source, for a natural black hole, and their young became trapped. When the ''Enterprise'' generated a [[power transfer beam]] to send energy to the Romulan ship, it resulted in the creation of a [[temporal aperture]], which disrupted spacetime around the ships and created a series of [[temporal fragment]]s. With the help of the ''Enterprise'' crew, the embryonic lifeforms were eventually freed. ({{TNG|Timescape}}) |
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[[File:Hirogen ship black hole.jpg|thumb|left|A Hirogen vessel is pulled into a black hole]] |
[[File:Hirogen ship black hole.jpg|thumb|left|A Hirogen vessel is pulled into a black hole]] |
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| − | In [[2374]], {{USS|Voyager}} discovered a |
+ | In [[2374]], {{USS|Voyager}} discovered a [[Hirogen communications network|communications relay network]] which was 100,000 years old and was being used by the [[Hirogen]] in the [[Delta Quadrant]]. Analysis indicated that each of the relay stations utilized a harvested [[microsingularity]] as a power source. While engaged in battle with a [[Hirogen warship|Hirogen vessel]], the ''Voyager'' crew used an [[antithoron]] burst to destabilize the containment field around the singularity and increase its gravitational pull. The plan worked, but the containment field failed, destroying the relay station and causing the singularity to grow into a black hole. While ''Voyager'' was able to escape, the Hirogen ship was destroyed. ({{VOY|Hunters}}) |
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[[File:The Narada and the Jellyfish caught in the black hole.jpg|thumb|The ''Narada'' and the ''Jellyfish'' caught in a black hole]] |
[[File:The Narada and the Jellyfish caught in the black hole.jpg|thumb|The ''Narada'' and the ''Jellyfish'' caught in a black hole]] |
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| − | Black holes can be artificially created through the ignition of a small amount of [[red matter]]. In [[2387]], [[Ambassador]] [[Spock]] created such a black hole, in order to absorb the energy of |
+ | Black holes can be artificially created through the ignition of a small amount of [[red matter]]. In [[2387]], [[Ambassador]] [[Spock]] created such a black hole, in order to absorb the energy of [[supernova of 2387|a supernova]] which threatened the entire galaxy. Spock's plan succeeded, but he was too late to save [[Romulus]], which was destroyed by the exploding star. The resulting black hole created a tunnel through spacetime, into which both Spock's ship, the ''{{dis|Jellyfish|ship}}'' and the [[Romulan]] [[mining vessel]] ''[[Narada]]'' were pulled, depositing the ''Narada'' in the year [[2233]], resulting in the creation of the [[alternate reality]]. |
[[File:Narada destroyed.jpg|thumb|left|The ''Narada'' is destroyed by a black hole]] |
[[File:Narada destroyed.jpg|thumb|left|The ''Narada'' is destroyed by a black hole]] |
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| − | Spock, who entered the black hole a few seconds after the ''Narada'', emerged twenty-five years later due to the time differential, and was captured by [[Nero]], the ''Narada''{{'}}s captain. Nero, who held the [[Federation]] responsible for the destruction of his homeworld, stole the red matter from Spock's ship and used it to create a black hole at the center of |
+ | Spock, who entered the black hole a few seconds after the ''Narada'', emerged twenty-five years later due to the time differential, and was captured by [[Nero]], the ''Narada''{{'}}s captain. Nero, who held the [[Federation]] responsible for the destruction of his [[homeworld]], stole the red matter from Spock's ship and used it to create a black hole at the center of {{alt|Vulcan}}, destroying the planet. Nero attempted to perform the same action on [[Earth]] as he did to Vulcan, but was stopped when {{alt|Spock|Spock's alternate-reality counterpart}} piloted the ship containing the red matter to a collision with the ''Narada''. This caused the red matter to ignite and create a black hole within the ''Narada'' itself, destroying the ship. ({{film|11}}) |
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== Appendices == |
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=== Background information === |
=== Background information === |
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A trinary system consisting of a black hole and two stars
A black hole is an incredibly dense remnant of a star that has collapsed into a singularity under its own gravity upon running out of fuel. Black holes have extremely strong gravitational fields, similar to cosmic string fragments, so powerful that not even light can escape.
Encounters
The late-20th century NASA probe Voyager 6 disappeared into what was once called a black hole (see V'ger), emerging on the other side of the galaxy, where it came into the possession of a race of sentient machines. The machine race constructed a massive vessel around the probe to facilitate its mission of acquiring all knowledge, and it began its journey back to Earth. (Star Trek: The Motion Picture)
As of 2152, Vulcans had charted over 2,000 black holes.
In 2152, Enterprise NX-01 encountered a black hole that was part of a trinary system, something unheard of by either Starfleet or Vulcan scientists. Attempting to study the black hole, the Enterprise crew became affected by an exotic form of radiation which caused nearly all members of the crew to exhibit irrational and obsessive behavior. Sub-Commander T'Pol, whose Vulcan physiology was immune to the radiation, performed an analysis which indicated that prolonged exposure to the radiation would be fatal to the crew, forcing her and Captain Archer to navigate Enterprise through a hazardous debris field in order to escape the influence of the radiation in time. (ENT: "Singularity")
In 2259, Takayama type shuttlecrafts were equipped with sensors that could analyze black holes. (Star Trek Into Darkness)
In 2366, the USS Enterprise-D engaged in an operation to stabilize the moon of Bre'el IV, which was in danger of crashing into the planet. The crew was informed by Q that the deterioration of the moon's orbit was most likely caused by a black hole passing through the star system's plane at near-right angles. (TNG: "Deja Q")
In 2369, the crew of the Enterprise-D encountered a race of aliens from another time continuum, who utilized the gravity wells of black holes as nests for their young. The aliens had mistaken a Romulan vessel's artificial quantum singularity, which the Romulans used as a power source, for a natural black hole, and their young became trapped. When the Enterprise generated a power transfer beam to send energy to the Romulan ship, it resulted in the creation of a temporal aperture, which disrupted spacetime around the ships and created a series of temporal fragments. With the help of the Enterprise crew, the embryonic lifeforms were eventually freed. (TNG: "Timescape")
A Hirogen vessel is pulled into a black hole
In 2374, USS Voyager discovered a communications relay network which was 100,000 years old and was being used by the Hirogen in the Delta Quadrant. Analysis indicated that each of the relay stations utilized a harvested microsingularity as a power source. While engaged in battle with a Hirogen vessel, the Voyager crew used an antithoron burst to destabilize the containment field around the singularity and increase its gravitational pull. The plan worked, but the containment field failed, destroying the relay station and causing the singularity to grow into a black hole. While Voyager was able to escape, the Hirogen ship was destroyed. (VOY: "Hunters")
The Narada and the Jellyfish caught in a black hole
Black holes can be artificially created through the ignition of a small amount of red matter. In 2387, Ambassador Spock created such a black hole, in order to absorb the energy of a supernova which threatened the entire galaxy. Spock's plan succeeded, but he was too late to save Romulus, which was destroyed by the exploding star. The resulting black hole created a tunnel through spacetime, into which both Spock's ship, the Jellyfish and the Romulan mining vessel Narada were pulled, depositing the Narada in the year 2233, resulting in the creation of the alternate reality.
The Narada is destroyed by a black hole
Spock, who entered the black hole a few seconds after the Narada, emerged twenty-five years later due to the time differential, and was captured by Nero, the Narada's captain. Nero, who held the Federation responsible for the destruction of his homeworld, stole the red matter from Spock's ship and used it to create a black hole at the center of Vulcan, destroying the planet. Nero attempted to perform the same action on Earth as he did to Vulcan, but was stopped when Spock's alternate-reality counterpart piloted the ship containing the red matter to a collision with the Narada. This caused the red matter to ignite and create a black hole within the Narada itself, destroying the ship. (Star Trek)
Appendices
Related topics
References
Background information
This type of anomaly was referred to in the scripted description of a scene from Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country wherein General Chang's Bird-of-Prey is located by the USS Enterprise-A using a photon torpedo, disrupting the Klingon Bird-of-Prey's cloaking device and making the ship visible. The film's script lightheartedly referred to the point at which the craft became trapped as "the 'black hole'".