What If the Solar System Orbited a Black Hole?

What would happen if our planet got too close to a black hole? According to science fiction, we'd be sucked into a parallel universe, or maybe even the future. But in reality, it wouldn't be nearly that fun. Instead, our planet would be ripped apart, piece by piece, starting with our atmosphere. So what if we moved a little further back? Instead of the black hole being right beside us, we move it to the center of our Solar System. Would our planet still be destroyed? And what would that do to our Solar System as a whole?

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What If is a mini-documentary web series that takes you on an epic journey through hypothetical worlds and possibilities. Join us on an imaginary adventure through time, space and chance while we (hopefully) boil down complex subjects in a fun and entertaining way.

[BobJP]

Every what if video:
Q: What if?
A: Death

[slimesannn]

Scientific version of: *a soul for a soul*

[TheCuriousGuyYT]

*Interesting Space Fact :*
Earth's rotation slows by about 17 milliseconds a century. This means that our days get longer by about 2 milliseconds every ten years !!

[brijeshsingh]

Sagittarius A: were you not already orbiting me for galactic years

[schandru]

What if orbiting a black hole?

Me: no more online classes, yayyyy

[leecharles]

Never disappointed whenever a new one is posted 💯

[_Ambition]

What if every planet in our solar system including earth was the same size as the sun ?

[Dreamate]

This is the one of the coolest Channel on YouTube seriously. It's so much fun to learn about space in this video's than attending those boring classes.

[kshitizanand]

Simple: It wouldn't be called a solar system😂

[We_in_Miami]

I’m so stoked that you guys actually read my request on this topic about the black hole and sun. Thank you so much 😊

[Sumirevins]

What if our Planet got stuck into a Black hole
November 2020: WRITE THAT DOWN WRITE THAT DOWN

[saswotlamichhane]

Somewhere in a alien planet: "What if the Blackolar System Orbited a Sun?"

[ALSEPOHERO]

Who knew that a Black Hole size of a pea has the tendency to capture the whole Earth...

[miketurnblom]

What If Season 6 Episode 49, What If the Solar System Orbited a Black Hole

[amityaffliction]

I mean, technically, the solar system DOES orbit a black hole 🤷🏼‍♀️

[jbfanswaggy_]

If this the voice of my teacher of course I'm complete my engineering at 4 years....

[youtubezone]

this channel is literally is my 3 am thoughts

[soulakm]

Planets when they orbit star: solar system
Planets when they orbit a black hole: holar system

[Տoft]

This is the best messing up things video I have ever seen

[ayar]

"What If the Solar System Orbited a Black Hole?"

Uhm, it already does.