| Type | |
| Category | |
| Discovery | Theoretically deduced by John Michell and Pierre-Simon Laplace |
| Properties | Event horizon • Extraordinary Mass and density • Strong Gravity • Quantum effects |
| Variations | Stellar black hole • Supermassive black hole • Miniature black hole |
| Alternate Names | Dark star • Collapsear • Schwarzschild object |
| Alternate Reality Characteristics | No detectable ripple or lens effects • Purely theoretical constructs • Great skepticism over existence • Persistent intrigue and speculation |