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horizonless

horizonless

9.9
An object in space that has no surface where light cannot escape
  • adjective
  • Specialized
translation icon : sin horizonte
  • A horizonless compact object would not trap light in the same way as a black hole.

Examples

  • The theory suggests that certain stars could collapse into horizonless remnants instead of black holes.

  • Some scientists study horizonless objects to better understand the nature of gravity.

  • The black hole appeared horizonless to the naked eye.

  • Could a horizonless object exist in our universe?

  • Astronomers are fascinated by horizonless objects that challenge our understanding of the universe.

  • The new model proposes that horizonless remnants could evolve from supernova explosions.

  • Researchers are investigating the properties of horizonless compact objects beyond traditional black holes.

Antonyms

event horizon
  • Specialized
12 9.9

A boundary around a black hole that nothing can escape, not even light

Surface Forms

horizonless positive

Morphology

horizonless = horizon (semi-transparent) = horizon + less

While the morphological construction is clear, the astrophysical meaning of lacking an event horizon is specialized.

Etymology

Horizonless comes from horizon ('separating line') and the ending -less ('without'), the same root you see in horizontal. So in astronomy a horizonless object is one that has no 'event horizon' — no boundary that traps light — which is why it is not like a black hole.