Black holes are the most extreme phenomena known in the universe.  They are the absolute limit of what gravity and space-time can be twisted into.  It’s no surprise that some of the most massive and advanced telescopes in the world are tasked with studying their properties and how they interact with their environment.  But maybe there’s a way for you and I to see what a black hole can do, and all we need is a moderate 8 inch telescope and our eyes! Even though black holes generally give off tons of radiation, we need to observe them in the...