Oscillating Region (VIDEO)

Durham University

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The oscillating region is close to the black hole, so light travel paths that should be bent by the strong gravity, changing its appearance depending on inclination. These animations show how this region would look including this light bending when viewed edge on, and face on.

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Dr Frederic Vincent, Observatoire de Paris, France.

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