Scientists have obtained the first image of a black hole, using Event Horizon Telescope observations of the center of the galaxy M87. The image shows a bright ring formed as light bends in the intense gravity around a black hole that is 6.5 billion times more massive than the Sun
Event Horizon 'Scope
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Event Horizon 'Scope
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We image black holes (M87* (2019), Sgr A* (2022)) with an Earth-sized telescope
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- We finally have the first look at our Milky Way black hole, Sagittarius A*. It’s the dawn of a new era of black hole physics. Credit: EHT Collaboration. #OurBlackHole#SgrABlackHole Link: eventhorizontelescope.org/blog/astronome…
- Breaking news: the Event Horizon Telescope team unveils strong magnetic fields spiraling at the edge of Milky Way’s central black hole, Sagittarius A*. This new image suggests that strong magnetic fields may be common to all black holes. #OurBlackHole#SgrABlackHole
- For the first time, EHT scientists have mapped the magnetic fields around a black hole using polarized light waves. With this breakthrough, we have taken a crucial step in solving one of astronomy’s greatest mysteries. Credit: EHT Collaboration #MagnetizedBlackHole#EHTBlackHole
- From Brussels: "Finally! No more simulations. You are looking for the very first time, at a real black hole." #EHTblackhole#realblackhole#blackholecam
- It was a pleasure for us scientists to work with the animator Nicolle R. Fuller and the @NSF on this beautiful #NSFfunded animation showing how paths of photons are bent around the black hole to form a circular ring outlining the #realblackhole in M87. @BlackHoleCam#EHTblackholeHow scientists at the #NSFFunded@ehtelescope captured the first-ever image of a black hole. #EHTBlackHole#RealBlackHole00:00
- Happy Black Hole Friday! This simulated black hole movie shows what scientists think an accreting supermassive black hole system would look like up close. Retweet at 100% discount this Black Hole Friday! Simulation by A. Chael, M. Wielgus, D. Palumbo, M. Johnson and K. Bouman00:00
- Three years ago today, we published the first image of a black hole! 🥳 #OTDScientists have obtained the first image of a black hole, using Event Horizon Telescope observations of the center of the galaxy M87. The image shows a bright ring formed as light bends in the intense gravity around a black hole that is 6.5 billion times more massive than the Sun
- We, at the Event Horizon Telescope, will be revealing groundbreaking Milky Way results on May 12, across multiple press conferences worldwide including at the @NSF and @ESO Read more here: eso.org/public/announc…
- Second XKCD comic on @ehtelescope science within a week! Now, that's an honor! Fortunately, the press conferences did not go as #xkcd predicted last week! #EHTblackhole#realblackhole#xkcd: M87 Black Hole Size Comparison
- #OnThisDay 4 years ago, we unveiled the very first image of a black hole!Scientists have obtained the first image of a black hole, using Event Horizon Telescope observations of the center of the galaxy M87. The image shows a bright ring formed as light bends in the intense gravity around a black hole that is 6.5 billion times more massive than the Sun
- There is a lot of excitement in the air about the announcement of the first results from the Event Horizon Telescope! We hope many of you will join us for the press events virtually via live online streams. 📺 Here is a compact recap of available streaming links:
