'Scary' NASA supercomputer simulation shows what it'd be like to fly around a black hole
Published on Aug 15, 2025 at 6:58 AM (UTC-4)
by Daisy Edwards
Last updated on Aug 15, 2025 at 9:32 AM (UTC-4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
Check out this ‘scary’ NASA supercomputer simulation that shows what it’d be like to fly around a black hole in space, and it’s quite a freaky feeling.
This is a supermassive black hole surrounded by a hot, glowing disk of gas. According to NASA, the thin inner circle is called the photon ring, and it’s an image produced by light that has orbited the hole.
Time actually slows down inside, so light moves more quickly outside, but it’s a crazy feeling, it’s almost hypnotic with the relaxing and swelling music.
Check out the video above and put yourself inside an endless abyss in space.
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Daisy is a technology and automotive journalist covering artificial intelligence, consumer tech, Apple news, cryptocurrency, emerging technologies, and transportation innovation. Since joining the team in 2025, she has reported on everything from AI-powered startups and major iOS updates to viral car stories and the latest developments shaping transportation and the digital economy. Drawing on her background in automotive journalism and a degree in History and Journalism from Goldsmiths, University of London, Daisy specializes in breaking down complex topics into clear, engaging reporting for a global audience. Her work spans cutting-edge technology, innovative vehicles, and the people driving change across both industries. Daisy has gained first-hand access to some of the world's most talked-about technologies and innovators, including meeting Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot during its first European appearance in London. She has also discussed the future of space exploration with an astronaut, bringing unique insights and real-world perspectives to her coverage of emerging technology.
