Scientists measure the spin rates of supermassive black holes by spreading the X-ray light into different colors. The light comes from accretion disks that swirl around black holes, as shown in both of the artist concepts.
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Title: Two Models of Black Hole Spin Artist Concept
Creator: NASA/JPL-Caltech
Date Created: 2013-02-27
Rights: JPL
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