What is the shape of a Black Hole?

[blackstar5000]

I want to know what is the shape of a Black Hole? Is it round like a globe, or is it flat or oval shaped?

 

[mathman]

google "black hole shape". You will get lots of descriptions.

 

[Chronos]

For all practical purposes, black holes are spherical. The event horizon of a rapidly spinning black hole may be slightly oblate. The putative singularity at the center of a rapidly spinning black hole could be disc shaped, as opposed to a point. Chances are good, however, that singularities will be resolved by a correct treatment of quantum effects [i.e., a theory of quantum gravity]. For discussion, see http://www.einstein-online.info/spotlights/bh_uniqueness.

 

[blackstar5000]

Thanks Cronos for the Einstein Link.

 

[pmacias]

The shape of a black hole is not as simple as a round globe or flat oval. In fact, it is quite difficult to define the shape of a black hole as it is a region in space where the gravitational pull is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape from it. This means that it cannot be directly observed or measured.

However, based on theoretical models and observations of the effects of black holes on their surroundings, scientists believe that black holes have a spherical shape. This means that they have no edges or corners, and their mass is evenly distributed throughout their volume.

It is important to note that the shape of a black hole can also be affected by its spin and the amount of matter it has consumed. These factors can cause the black hole to become distorted and take on an oblong or even flattened shape.

Overall, the shape of a black hole is complex and cannot be easily defined. It is constantly changing and evolving, making it a fascinating object of study for scientists.