Stellar black hole

Black Holes and Neutron Stars

A stellar black hole, also called a stellar-mass black hole, is a type of black hole formed through the gravitational collapse of a star. Its mass ranges from about five to several tens of solar masses. Stellar black holes can be remnants of supernova explosions, although other formation mechanisms may also operate.

Formation: Gravitational collapse of a star
Mass range: About five to several tens of solar masses
Possible origin: Remnant of a supernova explosion

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