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Inverse
1 month ago
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Inside a Revolutionary Experiment to Map Space-Time

The first-ever image of a black hole provided strong evidence of their existence and matched theoretical predictions.
Astronomers are collaborating to create the first-ever movie of a black hole by capturing snapshots over time. [ more ]
Futurism
2 months ago
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Scientists Capture Amazing Image of Black Hole at Center of Our Galaxy

The team captured an image of Sagittarius A* using the Event Horizon Telescope, showing magnetic fields
The image suggests similarities between Sagittarius A* and the black hole in the M87 galaxy, including the presence of strong, organized magnetic fields [ more ]
Mail Online
2 months ago
Science

New image of supermassive black hailed 'milestone in astronomy'

Scientists captured an image of Sagittarius A* revealing strong magnetic fields.
The image uses polarized light to show twisting magnetic fields around the black hole. [ more ]
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Inverse
2 months ago
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Look! Our Galaxy's Supermassive Black Hole Resembles A Cruller Donut In This New Image

Polarized light image of supermassive black hole Sagittarius A* was released by the Event Horizon Telescope.
Polarized light reveals insights into the astrophysics and gas properties around black holes. [ more ]
Ars Technica
2 months ago
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Event Horizon Telescope captures stunning new image of Milky Way's black hole

Supermassive black hole at Milky Way's center is called SgrA*
Event Horizon Telescope captures polarized image of SgrA* revealing swirling magnetic fields
EHT uses interferometry to create high-resolution images of black holes [ more ]
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