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4. I was curious to know why the jets ejected by black holes travel at less than the speed of light.

Thu Sep 28, 2023, 03:53 PM

Sep 2023

The jets are actually matter in the form of superheated plasma. I thought they'd be pure energy.

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First evidence of spinning black hole detected by scientists [View all] Jilly_in_VA Sep 2023 OP

An intergalactic whirling dervish of calamity! JohnnyRingo Sep 2023 #1

Me too Jilly_in_VA Sep 2023 #2

spinning black hole was the name of my soundgarden cover band. nt Javaman Sep 2023 #3