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The formula for the horizon of a Newtonian “dark body” is given and compared to that of a relativistic “black hole”: a Newtonian “dark body” has at least one “hair”.
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Eisenstaedt, J. Dark body and black hole horizons. Gen Relat Gravit 23, 75–80 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00766514
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