Black Hole in SUperman Returns

In summary, there is a discussion about a movie and the black hole shown at the end of the beginning credits. Some speculate that it was a depiction of a black hole sucking up a sun and resulting in an explosion of white light, possibly representing Hawking radiation. However, others believe it may have been a depiction of a Type Ia supernova, which occurs in a binary star system. Regardless, the portrayal of Hawking radiation is not entirely accurate as it would only be explosive for a microscopic black hole.
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did anyone see this movie? and what's your opinion on the black hole that was shown at the end of the beginning credits? for those of you who didnt see it and will not. a black hole sucked up a sun and after that, there was a explosion of white light which i assumed was the hawking radiation.
 
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kxtreme said:
did anyone see this movie? and what's your opinion on the black hole that was shown at the end of the beginning credits? for those of you who didnt see it and will not. a black hole sucked up a sun and after that, there was a explosion of white light which i assumed was the hawking radiation.
My memory of that scene isn't precise, but I'm pretty sure the black disc was the silhouette of Krypton before it was destroyed by the exploding sun, not a black hole. Anyway, regardless of what the filmmakers intended, Hawking radiation would only be explosive for a microscopic black hole, the Hawking radiation from a macroscopic black hole is extremely weak.
 
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Not having seen the movie (and probably not going to ) it sounds like a Type Ia supernova. Hawking radiation is a long, slow emission surrounding any singularity. A type Ia SN occurs in a binary star system, when one of the stars starts to strip the envelope of gas from the other.
 

What is a black hole?

A black hole is a region in space where the gravitational pull is so strong that nothing, including light, can escape from it. It is created when a massive star collapses in on itself.

Is there a black hole in Superman Returns?

Yes, there is a black hole featured in the movie Superman Returns. It is created by Lex Luthor using stolen Kryptonian technology.

How accurate is the depiction of the black hole in the movie?

The depiction of the black hole in Superman Returns is not entirely accurate. While it does show the basic concept of a black hole, the visual effects and its behavior are exaggerated for dramatic effect.

Can Superman survive going into a black hole?

In the movie, Superman is able to survive going into the black hole due to his powers and the weakened state of the black hole. However, in reality, it is highly unlikely that anyone could survive going into a black hole.

What happens if you fall into a black hole?

If someone were to fall into a black hole, they would experience extreme gravitational forces and would likely be ripped apart as they approach the singularity. Time would also slow down for the person falling, and they would eventually be crushed into a single point of infinite density.

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