The observable universe compressed into a black hole would form a supermassive black hole of a specific size

the verdict

SUPPORTED

the evidence backs this

Recorded sources

3 sources for · 0 against

Counts group repeated records of the same source within each side. They do not measure evidence strength or source independence.

Is it true that the observable universe compressed into a black hole would form a supermassive black hole of a specific size?

Yes. The available literature supports the proposition that the observable universe, if compressed or evaluated as a bounded system, possesses a specific finite mass that corresponds to a definite Schwarzschild radius, effectively characterizing a black hole of a specific size.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 3 sources for, 0 against · Last checked 4 Aug 2026

The analysis

The retrieved papers include theoretical cosmology studies exploring models where the observable universe is treated as a black hole with a mass M yielding a specific Schwarzschild or gravitational radius rS = 2GM. Papers 0, 4, and 9 all directly discuss or compute this relationship. No papers refute the claim.

Evidence for · 3

The observable universe inside a black hole

1994

Get citation

Stuckey, W. M. (1994). The observable universe inside a black hole. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1119/1.17460

See more details

More for · 2

The mass of our observable Universe

2023

Get citation

Gaztañaga, E. (2023). The mass of our observable Universe. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1093/mnrasl/slad015

Actual Problems of Modern Physics, Astrophysics, and Cosmology

2024

Get citation

Timkov, V. (2024). Actual Problems of Modern Physics, Astrophysics, and Cosmology. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.59973/ipil.118

Related receipts

The observable universe resides within the event horizon of a supermassive black hole in certain cosmological models SUPPORTED related question, same topic
Is it true that the universe appears normal to an observer falling into a supermassive black hole? CONTESTED PARTIAL related question, same topic
Is it true that all galaxies have a supermassive black hole at their center? REFUTED related question, same topic
Is it true that black holes exist in our universe, as confirmed by astronomical observations? PARTIAL LEAN related question, same topic
Is it true that the observable universe is smaller than the total universe? SUPPORTED related question, same topic
Is it true that feedback from supermassive black holes regulates star formation in their host galaxies? PARTIAL LEAN related question, same topic

Receipt History

first checked04 Aug 2026

judged → SUPPORTED · 8604 Aug 2026

Anyone with this link can read the claim and its public receipt, including any personal information in that text. Open permanent receipt.

Check your own claim

Challenge the receipt

I have a source that contradicts this verdict I have a source that supports it No source: request a receipt review Requests are recorded for review. This does not start an automatic check or guarantee a response time.

See the evidence timeline

Citation formatting by citeproc-js (Frank Bennett) and the Citation Style Language project. Source and licenses.

This receipt is an automated verdict against our published method · not an opinion about any author or publication.
Terms · Privacy · How verdicts work