For the first time, astronomers have observed the area right at the edge of a black hole where matter stops orbiting and plunges straight in at near light speedFor the first time, astronomers have observed the area right at the edge of a black hole where matter stops orbiting and plunges straight in at near light speed For the first time, astronomers have observed the area right at the edge of a black hole where matter stops orbiting and plunges straight in at near light speed New Scientist – Home