1. Am I buying a black hole?
No, to claim an object in space you have to place a flag on it. That's not possible with a black hole because the flag would be torn apart at a molecular level. Until our flag technology improves, you can only buy the naming rights for a black hole.
2. Will the scientific community recognize my black hole name?
If a scientist refuses to recognize your black hole name, threaten to name a different black hole after him or her. They'll straighten up real quick.
But seriously, there are scientists now-a-days with tattoo sleeves and brightly colored hair, and maybe one of them is cool enough to use your black hole name if you ask them. (If you're one of the people who have been naming a black hole after a lover's anatomy, though, it's probably best to just keep that as your own private joke.)
3. Are the employees of the International Black Hole Registry actual astronomers?
We're not actual astronomers, but each and every one of us is made of stardust, which is even better than being an astronomer. Pretty powerful stuff when you think about it.
4. What should I feed my black hole?
A black hole will eat anything, but it's important that it isn't just consuming empty calories. Focus on green leafy vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats.
5. Does it have to be a black hole? Can I get a different color?
I know one of you is going to ask this, and I'm already frustrated about it.
6. Where can I go to learn more about black holes?
Here's a link to an easy-to-understand guide from NASA. This is not a Rickroll or other online prank, though I realize you're probably too nervous to click on the link now.
7. Are the additional resources I should visit to learn more about space in general?
The video below gives a nice introduction to the subject. Paul F. Tompkins seems like the type of guy to have a PhD, but I'm not seeing it on his Wikipedia page.
No, to claim an object in space you have to place a flag on it. That's not possible with a black hole because the flag would be torn apart at a molecular level. Until our flag technology improves, you can only buy the naming rights for a black hole.
2. Will the scientific community recognize my black hole name?
If a scientist refuses to recognize your black hole name, threaten to name a different black hole after him or her. They'll straighten up real quick.
But seriously, there are scientists now-a-days with tattoo sleeves and brightly colored hair, and maybe one of them is cool enough to use your black hole name if you ask them. (If you're one of the people who have been naming a black hole after a lover's anatomy, though, it's probably best to just keep that as your own private joke.)
3. Are the employees of the International Black Hole Registry actual astronomers?
We're not actual astronomers, but each and every one of us is made of stardust, which is even better than being an astronomer. Pretty powerful stuff when you think about it.
4. What should I feed my black hole?
A black hole will eat anything, but it's important that it isn't just consuming empty calories. Focus on green leafy vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats.
5. Does it have to be a black hole? Can I get a different color?
I know one of you is going to ask this, and I'm already frustrated about it.
6. Where can I go to learn more about black holes?
Here's a link to an easy-to-understand guide from NASA. This is not a Rickroll or other online prank, though I realize you're probably too nervous to click on the link now.
7. Are the additional resources I should visit to learn more about space in general?
The video below gives a nice introduction to the subject. Paul F. Tompkins seems like the type of guy to have a PhD, but I'm not seeing it on his Wikipedia page.