Magnitude Variance Quotient - MVQ

MVQ is one method to help detect singularities or Black Holes. Many stars exist in our universe that are part of a Binary System, or system with two stars orbiting one another. If the one star is orbiting around a Black Hole, we can measure the fluctuation of the light reaching Earth as it orbits the Black Hole. As the star orbits, the amount of light reaching Earth changes and fluctuates as more or less light is absorbed into the companion Black Hole.

The process of MVQ is very straight forward. By taking many readings of a star's magnitude, astronomers can calculate the average magnitude for that star. Then take the highest magnitude value from your readings and subtract the average from that value. the result is the MVQ.

Astronomers are looking for stars with MVQ of .50 or higher. The higher the value the stronger the probability that the companion star might be a Black Hole.

Below is the MVQ Calculator. Feel free to scan our Bhr Maps and input data to find any Black Holes in our database.