Singularities and Stardust

It's time for me to talk about another article I've read. This time, It's "Star Eater," written by Michael Finkel for National Geographic. I have to say, this article was the most interesting school-related writing piece I've read at Virginia Tech so far. It's relatively short, at around five pages, but is densely packed with information that is easy to consume, even for people who might not be too familiar with science or its subject, the astronomical phenomenon of black holes. The article doesn't just go over the facts most people know, such as the creation of black holes from star collapse and the event horizon around the holes, but also addresses popular misconceptions, such as black holes having extreme sucking power beyond their original star form. In reality, the black hole form of a star would have the same gravitational pull as it, but simply occupy a much smaller space itself. The writer uses analogies to explain his facts and reasoning, making them simple to understand and grasp. This, along with his method of storytelling, are what makes this article so engrossing and enjoyable to read. It's not often I genuinely enjoy or care about a school-related reading, but "Star Eater" was, for me, an informative and entertaining read that I recommend others take a look at, even if they're not particularly fond of science or astronomy.