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a) The gravitational sphere of a black hole within which the escape velocity is greater than the speed of light, causing time to practically stop.b) A point of no return, by analogy to the astronomical usage
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event horizon — e*vent ho*ri zon . (Physics, Astron.) the boundary surface surrounding a {black hole}, from outside of which nothing inside can be observed, because nothing inside that surface, even light, can escape beyond it. See also {black hole} and {escape… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
event horizon — n. Astron. the spherical boundary surrounding a black hole, within which there is such strong gravity that nothing, not even light, can escape … English World dictionary
Event horizon — In general relativity, an event horizon is a boundary in spacetime, an area surrounding a black hole or a wormhole, inside which events cannot affect an outside observer. Light emitted from inside the horizon can never reach the observer, and… … Wikipedia
Event Horizon — Filmdaten Deutscher Titel Event Horizon – Am Rande des Universums Originaltitel Event Horizon … Deutsch Wikipedia
event horizon — Astron. the boundary around a black hole on and within which no matter or radiation can escape. [1970 75] * * * Boundary marking the limits of a black hole. At the event horizon, the escape velocity is equal to the speed of light. Since general… … Universalium
Event Horizon — Cette page d’homonymie répertorie les différents sujets et articles partageant un même nom. Event Horizon peut faire référence à : Event Horizon, le vaisseau de l au delà, un film de science fiction britannique ; DreamForge… … Wikipédia en Français
event horizon — n. A major turning point; a point of no return. Example Citation: As we sit on the brink of this event horizon for equity markets, you should ask whether this black hole we are entering will deliver us to a new dimension where bulls run freely,… … New words
Event Horizon — This is the spherical surface that marks the boundary of a Black Hole. It is created by the massive gravitational forces of a Black Hole, which distort space time. It s possible to pass in through the Event Horizon, but you could never get… … The writer's dictionary of science fiction, fantasy, horror and mythology
Event Horizon (película) — Event Horizon Título La nave de la muerte (Argentina y Uruguay)[1] La nave del terror (Hispanoamérica) Horizonte final (España) Ficha técnica … Wikipedia Español
Event Horizon, le vaisseau de l'au-delà — Données clés Titre original Event Horizon Réalisation Paul W. S. Anderson Scénario Philip Eisner Sociétés de production Impact Pictures Paramount Pictures Pays d’origine … Wikipédia en Français
Event Horizon, Le Vaisseau De L'au-Delà — (Event Horizon) est un film américano britannique réalisé par Paul W. S. Anderson, sorti en 1997. Sommaire 1 Synopsis 2 Fiche technique 3 Distribution … Wikipédia en Français
