The discussion centers on the precession of black holes, specifically whether they exhibit precession similar to that of planets. A recent study published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society indicates that the accretion disk surrounding a black hole applies torque, leading to inevitable precession of the black hole's spin axis. The conversation also touches on the concept of axial precession in Earth, highlighting that non-spherical asymmetry is necessary for precession to occur. The question arises regarding whether gaseous or liquid planets, lacking a solid structure, would also experience precession.
PREREQUISITESAstronomers, astrophysicists, and students of physics interested in black hole dynamics, precession phenomena, and the behavior of celestial bodies in gravitational fields.
