An international team of researchers has proven Einstein’s prediction about black holes by observing a “plunging region” where matter falls directly into a black hole, showing some of the strongest gravitational forces in the galaxy. Using X-ray data, the team demonstrated for the first time this final plunge happening. A parallel Oxford team is part of a European initiative to build a telescope to capture images of larger black holes. The study not only sheds light on the gravitational forces around black holes but also opens up new possibilities for understanding these mysterious cosmic entities.
https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2024-05-17-first-proof-plunging-regions-exist-around-black-holes-space