Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Science

JoseBalow

(7,021 posts)

1. I always thought that nothing can escape a black hole, not even light

Reply to Judi Lynn (Original post)

Tue Sep 3, 2024, 02:46 PM

Sep 2024

I don't understand how x-rays, or anything else, can be emitted. Is it coming from the surrounding disk, before it crosses the event horizon? Or from within the black hole itself?

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

2 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Some black holes have a 'heartbeat' -- and astronomers may finally know why [View all] Judi Lynn Sep 2024 OP

I always thought that nothing can escape a black hole, not even light JoseBalow Sep 2024 #1

From the surrounding disk, yes. nt eppur_se_muova Sep 2024 #2