High School Resources to help understand black holes

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Popular theories on black holes can be explored through various resources, including introductory general relativity textbooks that maintain consistency in their explanations. A recommended starting point is the free online resource from Preposterous Universe, which provides accessible notes on the topic. Additionally, reputable websites like Space.com offer well-rounded facts about black holes, including their formation and discovery. The discussion emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between established scientific theories and more speculative ideas. Understanding black holes requires consulting credible sources that present information clearly and accurately.
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Links for scientifically accepted theories on black holes
Can someone post links to the popularly accepted theories on black holes? Just about all of the information I come across is presented as scientific fact, regardless of how far-fetched some of these ideas may seem, or contradict each other
 
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Any introductory GR textbook will cover black holes, and none will contradict one another in any significant way.

https://www.preposterousuniverse.com/grnotes/ is free and online, so that’s a good starting point.
 

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