⏰ when
When was the first image of a black hole at the center of the Milky Way released?
Quick Answer
The first image of Sagittarius A* was released in May 2022.
The Full Story
On 12 May 2022, the Event Horizon Telescope collaboration released the first image of Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way. The image showed a bright ring of hot gas surrounding the black hole’s shadow. Capturing it was more difficult than imaging M87* because Sagittarius A* changes more quickly. The release was a major milestone in understanding our galaxy’s core.
Key Facts
1.Released on 12 May 2022
2.Object was Sagittarius A*
3.Located at the center of the Milky Way
YouTube Angle
Suggested video title for this topic:
"The first look at the black hole hiding in our own galaxy."
Was this answer helpful?
Tap a reaction — it helps us pick what to cover next.