"Confirmed: Astronomers Capture Direct Evidence of Spinning Black Hole"

A new study published in Nature has provided further evidence that the supermassive black hole in the galaxy M87 is spinning. By analyzing more than 17 years of radio data on the black hole's jet, researchers found that its orientation shifted slightly over time, indicating precession. This precession confirms the rotation of the black hole, which was first directly imaged in 2019. The study also raises questions about the cause of the precession, suggesting that the Lense-Thirring effect, or frame dragging, may be responsible. This research provides valuable data on the dynamic behavior of black holes and helps improve our understanding of these cosmic phenomena and the galaxies they inhabit.