Black Star
Encyclopedia
In astronomy
- Dark star (Newtonian mechanics), a theoretical star that has a surface escape velocity that equals or exceeds the speed of light
- Dark star (dark matter)Dark star (dark matter)A dark star is a theoretical type of star that may have existed early in the history of the universe before conventional stars were able to form. They would be composed mostly of normal matter, like modern stars, but a high concentration of neutralino dark matter within them would generate heat via...
, a theoretical star heated by dark matter annihilation in the early universe - Dark energy starDark energy starA dark-energy star is a hypothetical compact astrophysical object, which a minority of physicists feel might constitute an alternative explanation for observations of astronomical black hole candidates. Dark energy is invisible to the human eye; however, it can be tracked with difficulty by...
, a hypothetical alternative to black holes - Black star (semiclassical gravity)Black Star (semiclassical gravity)A black star is a gravitational object composed of matter. It is a theoretical alternative to the black hole concept from general relativity. The theoretical construct was created through the use of semiclassical gravity theory...
, a theoretical star built using semiclassical gravity as an alternative to a black hole - Black holeBlack holeA black hole is a region of spacetime from which nothing, not even light, can escape. The theory of general relativity predicts that a sufficiently compact mass will deform spacetime to form a black hole. Around a black hole there is a mathematically defined surface called an event horizon that...
, any region of space time where escape to the outside universe is impossible - Black dwarfBlack dwarfA black dwarf is a hypothetical stellar remnant, created when a white dwarf becomes sufficiently cool to no longer emit significant heat or light...
, a type of degenerate dwarf star, specifically, a cold white dwarf
In entertainment
- Blackstar (TV series), a 1981 fantasy/science fiction cartoon by Filmation
- Black Star (Babylon 5)Black Star (Babylon 5)The Black Star was a Sharlin Class Warcruiser in the fictional science fiction universe of Babylon 5. The Black Star served as one of the flagships of the Minbari Federation fleet, until its destruction in the year 2245. The Black Star (Drala Fi' in Minbari) was a Sharlin Class Warcruiser in the...
, a ship in the Babylon 5 science fiction universe - Sendit.com, a UK-based online DVD and video sales company whose former name is "Blackstar"
- Black Star (Soul Eater), a Meister ninja of the Star Clan in the manga/anime Soul Eater
- Black Stars, a set of characters from the anime "Keroro Gunso", see List of Sgt. Frog characters
- Black Star, working title of the 1960 western Flaming StarFlaming StarFlaming Star is a 1960 western film starring Elvis Presley, based on the book Flaming Lance by Clair Huffaker. Critics agreed that Presley gave one of his best acting performances as the mixed-blood "Pacer Burton", a dramatic role. The film was directed by Don Siegel, and had a working title of...
, and also a song recorded by Elvis Presley for the film - Blackstar, a character from Erin Hunter's Warriors series
- The Black Star, a fantasy novel by Lin CarterLin CarterLinwood Vrooman Carter was an American author of science fiction and fantasy, as well as an editor and critic. He usually wrote as Lin Carter; known pseudonyms include H. P. Lowcraft and Grail Undwin.-Life:Carter was born in St. Petersburg, Florida...
- Blackstarr, a DC Comics supervillainess and an enemy of SupergirlSupergirl (Kara Zor-El)Kara Zor-El is a fictional character appearing in comic books published by DC Comics and related media, created by writer Otto Binder and designed by artist Al Plastino. As Supergirl, Kara Zor-El serves as the biological cousin and female counterpart to DC Comic's iconic superhero Superman, created...
In music
- Blackstar (band)Blackstar (band)Blackstar was a British heavy metal band, formed as a retooling of the band Carcass in 1995 without Bill Steer along with former Cathedral guitarist Mark Griffiths....
, a heavy metal band formed by former members of Carcass - Black Star, the initial name of Bahraini thrash metal band Motör MilitiaMotör MilitiaMotör Militia is a Bahraini heavy metal/thrash metal band. They are regarded as one of the first metal bands of their genre in the Persian Gulf/Middle East area to record and release a full length album of original material on an independent label.In 2003, Motör Militia built a following based on...
- Black Star (group), a hip hop group formed by rappers Mos Def and Talib Kweli
- Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star, a 1998 album by the above group
- Black Star (Timati album)Black Star (Timati album)Black Star is a 2006 hip hop album by a Russian rapper Timati.-Track listing:...
, 2006 - Blackstar (Yahzarah album)Blackstar (Yahzarah album)Blackstar is the second album of American singer, Yahzarah. The album was released on September 23, 2003.-Recording:Yahzarah began the new recording sessions for the album in 2002. She worked with musical producers Eric "88 Fingers" Parham, Chip Shearin, Eccentric, Sol Messiah, Kenisha Pratt, Madia...
, 2003 - "Black Star", a song from Radiohead's album The BendsThe BendsThe Bends is the second studio album by the English alternative rock band Radiohead, released on 13 March 1995 by Parlophone. The Bends was produced by John Leckie at EMI's studios in London, and engineered by Nigel Godrich, who would go on to produce all future albums by the band...
- "Black Star", a song from Avril Lavigne's album 'Goodbye LullabyGoodbye LullabyGoodbye Lullaby is the fourth studio album by Canadian singer-songwriter Avril Lavigne. The album was first released on 8 March 2011 through RCA Records . Recording sessions began in November 2008, and took place over a period of almost two years, concluding in October 2010...
" - "Black Star", a song from Carcass' album SwansongSwansongSwansong is the final studio album by the British extreme metal band Carcass. It was released on June 10, 1996 in the UK by Earache Records. It is the only album to feature guitarist Carlo Regadas...
- "Black Star", an instrumental track from Yngwie Malmsteen's album Rising ForceRising ForceRising Force is the first studio album by guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen, released in 1984 through Polydor Records. An article in Guitar World magazine ranked the album as first in the all-time top ten list of shred albums.-Track listing:-Personnel:...
- Strange Attractor/Black Star, an album by dark ambient giant LustmordLustmordBrian Williams is a British electronic musician often credited for creating the dark ambient genre with albums recorded under the name Lustmord.- History :Williams started recording as Lustmord in 1980 before joining SPK in 1982...
- Black Star Deceiver, song from Soilwork's Natural Born ChaosNatural Born Chaos- Band members :* Björn "Speed" Strid − Vocals* Peter Wichers − Guitar* Ola Frenning − Guitar* Ola Flink − Bass* Sven Karlsson − Keyboards* Henry Ranta − Drums- Guest musicians :* Mattias Eklundh − guitar solo on "No More Angels"...
album - Blackstar AmplificationBlackstar AmplificationBlackstar Amplification is a UK-based manufacturer of guitar amplifiers and effects, largely made up of ex-Marshall employees. Their products include the hand-wired, boutique "Artisan" series, the Series One series, and a range of pedals and amplifiers in the HT line...
, a UK-based manufacturer of guitar amplification and effects pedals - Blackstar, a song by Georgie DavisGeorgie DavisGeorgie Davis is a Dutch singer who was one of the first participants of the Soundmixshow in 1985, in which he sang a song by Stevie Wonder....
In military
- The Chinese Type 54 pistol, also known as the "Black Star pistol"
- Blackstar (spacecraft), a rumoured United States Air Force spaceplane
Other
- Black Star LineBlack Star LineThe Black Star Line was a shipping line incorporated by Marcus Garvey, organizer of the Universal Negro Improvement Association . The shipping line was supposed to facilitate the transportation of goods and eventually African Americans throughout the African global economy...
, a shipping line created by Marcus Garvey to repatriate African-Americans to Africa - Black Star (photo agency)Black Star (photo agency)Black Star is a New York City-based photographic agency that offers photojournalism, corporate assignment photography and stock photography services worldwide....
, a New York-based photo agency founded in 1935 - Black Star (anarchist group), a Greek direct action group, also known as Mavro Asteri
- Black Star CanyonBlack Star CanyonBlack Star Canyon is a remote mountain canyon in the Santa Ana Mountains, located in eastern Orange County, California. It is a watershed of the Santa Ana River...
, an area in Orange County California - Ghana national football teamGhana national football teamThe Ghana national football team, popularly known as the Black Stars, is the national association football team of Ghana and is controlled by the Ghana Football Association...
, whose nickname is "The Black Stars" - Black Sex Link, a breed of poultry also known as "Black Star"
- Black Star (fragrance)Black Star (fragrance)Black Star is a fragrance by Canadian singer-songwriter Avril Lavigne. The line includes, besides the 10ml, 15ml, 30ml, 50ml and 100ml eau de parfum, a shower gel, a body lotion, and a spray deodorant...
, the new perfume by Avril Lavigne - Black Sun (mythology)Black Sun (mythology)The Black Sun in Mesoamerican mythology has many mystical meanings, among them it is connected to the god Quetzalcoatl and his penetration in the Underworld through the west door after his diurnal passage on the sky. Amidst the Mexicas there were two suns, the young day sun and the ancient sun,...
, Mesoamerican mythology - Blackstar, a character in the Warriors novel series
See also
- Black Sun (disambiguation)Black Sun (disambiguation)Black Sun may refer to:* Black Sun , used to refer to the sun in hermetic and alchemic study* Black Sun , a symbol of esoteric or occult significance* Black Sun , Mesoamerican mythology...
- Dark Star (disambiguation)
- Dark Sun (disambiguation)