The first image of the black hole M87 was published in 2019 and introduced the world to the “doughnut” with a black hole in the center and an accretion disk, formed by matter inhaled by nearby stars. This historic event allowed scientists to directly observe and investigate the physics behind these supermassive objects for the first time.
The new image of M87, using an additional telescope and new analytical techniques, provided the most detailed view of the black hole to date. Changes in the ring of light around the black hole were brighter and sharper, revealing Doppler/Einstein effects that cause the brightness peak to shift to the right.
dr. Britt Jeter Taiwanese ASIAA explained that the fluctuation of the brightest part of the ring is a result of emissions from the turbulent accretion disk. This is of key importance in testing theories regarding the magnetic field and plasma environment around a black hole.
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The scientific team confirmed that the observation of black holes is not only possible, but also reproducible and correct. Dr. ASIAA’s Keiichi Asada emphasized that the confirmation of the ring in brand new data represents a huge milestone in our understanding of black holes and their surrounding material.
Further observations by the EHT Collaboration are planned for the first half of 2024. Scientists hope that these new observations will allow for the first “video” of the black hole, which would provide insight into its chaotic motions. This scientific collaboration reveals the shadows of black holes and moves us closer to understanding their mysterious cosmic influence. Despite the complexity of the technology and analytical procedures, this research work proves to be a key step towards unraveling the mystery of black holes and their fascinating physics.
2024-01-19 14:02:21
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