Why stars that survive close black hole encounters produce dimmer flares
Astronomers have made fascinating observations of stars that are caught in a gravitational dance with supermassive black holes. As these stars approach, they lose material in a series of light bursts that fade over time. New research indicates that the stars' rapid initial spin is key to this phenomenon, as it limits excessive rotation during subsequent encounters with the black holes.
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