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This simulation shows what you might see. If you are orbiting a black hole. The light and position of background stars around the hole are distorted by its gravity and they seem to spin around. On the right the constellation Orion appears to approach the event horizon the boundary from which nothing can escape. Orion stars look like they become separated and get spun around. Once the hole has passed by Orion reappears on the left and looks normal again. Users can also experiment with different scenarios. This is what you might see if you were traveling towards a black hole with rocket engines slowing your descent. Another simulation mimics free fall into a hole. In the middle the light of the entire universe appears to be concentrated in a bright ring.

This simulation illustrates the visual effects of orbiting a black hole, where the gravity distorts light and background stars, particularly Orion, which appears to spiral as it nears the event horizon. Once past, Orion returns to normal. Users can explore different scenarios, including rocket-assisted travel and free-fall, experiencing the universe’s light concentrated in a bright ring