A wobbling star reveals rare evidence of space-time twisting near a black hole
Astronomers have witnessed a star's dramatic demise near a spinning black hole, offering unprecedented insights into Einstein's general relativity. The event, a tidal disruption, revealed a wobbling disc and jet, confirming 'frame dragging' and Lense-Thirring precession. This celestial spectacle allows precise measurements of black hole spin, a feat previously challenging.
Astronomers have witnessed a star's dramatic demise near a spinning black hole, offering unprecedented insights into Einstein's general relativity. The event, a tidal disruption, revealed a wobbling disc and jet, confirming 'frame dragging' and Lense-Thirring precession. This celestial spectacle allows precise measurements of black hole spin, a feat previously challenging.
