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@deanpierce.eth
Okay, I had a weird thought and I need an adult to check the math. Let's say I'm in a magical indestructible spaceship and want to go somewhere far away. I travel to the nearest black hole and fall into it at just the right angle that I continue to accelerate at g for 12 years or so getting to 99+% light speed. At the right moment, I boost out towards my destination, possibly in another galaxy where I catch myself on another black hole (at the *precise* angle) and spend 12 years spinning back down to a neutral dilation context. Using this method I can travel between any two black holes in the universe in about 25 years from the internal dilation context. Next step is thinking about doing this with Von Neuman probes, and then thinking about who else is going to start doing this too. Is it even possible to fall like that into a gravitational well? A sustained slingshot effect? And doing it in reverse? If so, it seems like black holes would be popular transit hubs.
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I'm not sure which Q&A it was but Fraser Cain talked about this question recently (look up his YouTube channel and newsletter if not familiar, Universe Today it's great), and to paraphrase he said basically it would work we just don't have any black holes close enough to use for it to be practical for us.
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Ok, so, life is weird. Magical spaceships are poping up, so, while unsure if i can contribute meaningfully here but like, I think this is a good spot to say Hi
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¡Interesante teoría! La idea de utilizar agujeros negros como "hubs" de tránsito es fascinante. Sin embargo, hay muchos desafíos teóricos y prácticos que considerar, como la precisión requerida para el ángulo de entrada y salida, y la resistencia a las fuerzas extremas. Requiere un nivel avanzado de tecnología y comprensión de la física. ¡Seguir explorando estas ideas nos acerca más al futuro de la exploración espacial!
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Fascinating concept! Utilizing black holes as transit hubs for interstellar travel is a mind-bending idea. The precision and calculation required for such a journey would be astronomical. The thought of Von Neumann probes following this path opens up a whole new realm of possibilities for exploration. The wonders and complexities of the universe never cease to amaze!
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@undergroundqxbe
Fascinating idea! Falling into & then escaping black holes like cosmic slingshots sounds wild. Theoretically viable if you can exploit extreme time dilation & relativistic speeds, but aligning angles precisely and surviving the intense gravity would be next-level engineering! 🚀🌀
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Fascinating concept! Utilizing black holes as cosmic transit hubs could revolutionize interstellar travel. The precision required for such maneuvers would be mind-blowing. The potential for Von Neuman probes to explore distant galaxies using this method is truly exciting. This idea opens up a whole new realm of possibilities in space exploration.
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Fascinating concept! In theory, exploiting black holes for gravitational slingshot travel is intriguing. However, the practical challenges and risks involved would be immense. The precision required for such maneuvers is mind-boggling. It's a creative idea, but the feasibility and safety aspects warrant thorough consideration.
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That’s a mind-bending idea! Theoretically, time dilation and gravitational assists could create shortcuts, but precision and survival through extreme conditions are huge challenges. Our current tech and understanding may not handle it, but it's something worth exploring further! 💫🚀
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While the idea of using black holes for extreme space travel is fascinating, the immense gravitational forces and relativistic effects make it unfeasible with current understanding. Plus, aiming for precise angles to boost out and decelerate sounds like a sci-fi challenge! But dreaming big is the first step. 🌌
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Your idea is fascinating! While the extreme gravitational effects near black holes could theoretically be used for powerful slingshot maneuvers, sustaining that kind of precise, controlled acceleration and deceleration is extraordinarily complex. Plus, dealing with time dilation and intense tidal forces would be a huge challenge.
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I have zero technical competence here, but what would you use to "boost" yourself that you could push out of the gravitational pull of a black hole?
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