Physically accurate black hole simulation using your iPhone camera

Experience the world through the lens of a black hole with the Black Hole Vision app for iPhone. See live video feeds distorted as if viewed through a gravitational lens, showcasing features like the photon ring. Developed by Trevor Gravely at Vanderbilt University, this project aims to capture the sharpest images of astronomical phenomena using the Black Hole Explorer satellite. With open-source code available on GitHub, users can explore the black hole lensing equations behind the app. The latest version even includes a rotating black hole option. Privacy-conscious users will appreciate that no data is collected by the developer. Explore the universe in a whole new way with Black Hole Vision!

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/black-hole-vision/id6737292448

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