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When was the first image of a black hole released?
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Quick Answer
The first image of a black hole was released on 10 April 2019. It showed the supermassive black hole in galaxy M87.
The Full Story
The Event Horizon Telescope collaboration released the first image of a black hole on 10 April 2019. The image showed the bright ring of hot gas surrounding the supermassive black hole in the galaxy M87, located about 55 million light-years away. It was the first time humanity had directly seen the shadow of a black hole, confirming predictions of general relativity. The result combined radio telescopes around the world into a planet-sized observatory.
Key Facts
1.Release date: 10 April 2019
2.Object: M87*
3.Distance: about 55 million light-years
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