In a historic first, astronomers have simultaneously imaged the shadow and jet of the supermassive black hole in galaxy M87, providing new insights into how black holes produce such energetic jets. The observations on which this illustration is based represent the first time that the jet and the black hole shadow have been imaged together, giving scientists new insights into how black holes can launch these powerful jets. In this artist’s conception, the black hole’s massive jet is seen rising up from the center of the black hole. Scientists observing the compact radio core of M87 have discovered new details about the galaxy’s supermassive black hole.
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