Astronomers reveal first image of the black hole at the heart of our galaxy

webfull — Thu, 12 May 2022 16:56:19 +0000

Astronomers have unveiled the first image of the supermassive black hole at the centre of our own Milky Way galaxy. This result provides overwhelming evidence that the object is indeed a black hole and yields valuable clues about the workings of such giants, which are thought to reside at the centre of most galaxies. The image was produced by a global research team called the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) Collaboration, using observations from a worldwide network of radio telescopes. Astronomers from �㽶��Ƶ were part of this global effort.

Published: 12 May 2022

Astronomers Capture First Image of a Black Hole

webfull — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 13:22:18 +0000

The Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) — a planet-scale array of eight ground-based radio telescopes forged through international collaboration — was designed to capture images of a black hole. Today, in coordinated press conferences across the globe, EHT researchers reveal that they have succeeded, unveiling the first direct visual evidence of a supermassive black hole and its shadow.

Published: 10 April 2019

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Astronomers reveal first image of the black hole at the heart of our galaxy

Astronomers Capture First Image of a Black Hole