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Black hole monster in a spin releases energy!
 
22 October 2001

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Energy may escape from a black hole when it is in a strong magnetic field which exerts a braking effect. credits:NASA

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Schematic diagram illustrating the possible origins of the iron line in the spectrum of MCG-6-30-15
 
 
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