How Massive Can Black Holes Become? | European Southern Observatory

How Massive Can Black Holes Become? | European Southern Observatory

Black holes are objects so massive and compact that not even light can escape from inside them. How massive can they get? In this episode of Chasing Starlight we take you on a tour of the most extreme black holes we know of.

Video Credit: ESO
Directed by: L. Calçada, M. Kornmesser
Hosted by: S. Randall
Written by: L. Spillman, A. I. López
Editing: M. Kornmesser, L. Calçada
Videography: A. Tsaousis
Animations & footage: ESO, M. Kornmesser, L. Calçada, M. Zamani, NASA / CXC / MIT / M.McDonald et al, NASA/STScI, N. Risinger, DSS, Space Engine, Jordy Davelaar et al./Radboud University/BlackHoleCam, ISTA, VVV Survey/D. Minniti, Nogueras-Lara et al., Schoedel, NACO, GRAVITY Collaboration, EHT Collaboration
Scientific consultant: P. Amico
Filming locations: ESO Supernova
Produced by the European Southern Observatory (ESO)
Duration: 5 minutes
Release Date: June 13, 2025

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