How to Tilt a Black Hole

The video discusses a unique black hole discovered by Finnish astronomers, which spins on its side, challenging existing black hole models. The black hole's rotational axis is misaligned with its orbital axis by 40 to 60 degrees, unlike typical celestial bodies. Researchers used jet emissions and light polarization to study this misalignment. The discovery suggests that large misalignments in black holes may be common, affecting gravitational wave emissions and requiring updates to astrophysical models.

What was the unexpected discovery made by the Finnish team regarding the black hole's rotation?

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How does the axis of rotation of the black hole compare to its orbital axis?

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What methods did the researchers use to determine the black hole's axis of rotation?

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What evidence suggests that large misalignments in black holes could be common?

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What implications does the discovery of the misaligned black hole have on current astrophysical models?

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