Attention all space enthusiasts! A stunning new image of the supermassive black hole residing in the galaxy M87 has just been released. The latest picture reveals that the bright ring and the black hole’s shadow remain consistent in size, providing further evidence that M87’s black hole aligns with Einstein’s general theory of relativity. This groundbreaking discovery comes from the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) collaboration, which utilized a network of radio telescopes across the world to capture this remarkable image. The incorporation of observations from 2018 sets this new picture apart from previous images, marking a significant milestone in our understanding of these cosmic phenomena.
2024-01-18 15:11:30
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