APOD: The View Near a Black Hole

This picture shows a representation of what once was the star GRO J1655-40, and is now a black hole surrounded by swirling gas emitting bright lights. This light has proven to be a flickering light, going at a rate of about 450 flickers per second, giving the illusion that it is one continuous light wave. This star is seven times the mass of our Sun.  The rotation of the star is what has been discovered to be the source of the supposed flicker. This picture caught my eye due to the sheer beauty shown in this black hole, which we humans do not see very often, making it a sight to see.