News Alert: Scientists finally capture the first image of a black hole, the one at the center of galaxy Messier 87

For the first time, scientists have created a cosmic portrait of a supermassive black hole. The Event Horizon Telescope, a network of 10 radio telescopes spread across the planet functioning as one giant receiver, detected the black hole.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     News Alert Apr 10, 9:10 AM     Scientists finally capture the first image of a black hole, the one at the center of galaxy Messier 87 For the first time, scientists have created a cosmic portrait of a supermassive black hole. The Event Horizon Telescope, a network of 10 radio telescopes spread across the planet functioning as one giant receiver, detected the black hole. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2019 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071