Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 7, 1997

Evidence for Frame Dragging Black Holes

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 7, 1997 is “Evidence for Frame Dragging Black Holes,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Drawing Credit & Copyright: J. Bergeron, Sky & Telescope Magazine). The original explanation runs about 104 words.

From the explanation

“Gravity can do more than floor you. According to recent measurements of a star system thought to contain a black hole , it can spin you too.”

— APOD editors, November 7, 1997

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At a glance

Date: November 7, 1997
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Drawing Credit & Copyright: J. Bergeron, Sky & Telescope Magazine
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 104 words

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Black holes

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, November 7, 1997 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1997-november-07-evidence-for-frame-dragging-black-holes

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