Artist’s impression of the black hole in the M87 galaxy and its powerful jet
Scientists observing the compact radio core of M87 have discovered new details about the galaxy’s supermassive black hole. In this artist’s conception, the black hole’s massive jet is seen rising up from the centre of the black hole. 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.
Credit:S. Dagnello (NRAO/AUI/NSF)
About the Image
Id: | eso2305b |
Type: | Artwork |
Release date: | 26 April 2023, 17:00 |
Related releases: | eso2305 |
Size: | 5250 x 3500 px |
About the Object
Name: | Messier 87 |
Type: | Local Universe : Galaxy : Component : Central Black Hole |
Category: | Illustrations Quasars and Black Holes |
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