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Astronomers Reveal Another Shocking Milky Way Discovery
Earlier in 2019, astronomers revealed what turned out to be the most speculated revelation in the field of astronomy. Researchers at Event Horizon Telescope made a groundbreaking revelation that paved the way for scientists. That year, astronomers released the first-ever high-definition image of the black hole in our galaxy – using the horizon telescope.
The M87 image showed the inner surface of the black hole. This revelation was later called a “visual proof” of Albert Einstein’s theory. The German-born physicist had propagated the widely accepted theory that nothing in the black can travel faster than the speed of light. Thus, this M87 image of the black hole, taken on the horizon telescope, paved the way for scientists to develop a more in-depth understanding of Albert Einstein’s theory.
Most importantly, it made it possible for researchers to reveal unknown facts about the milky way and the galaxy in general.
Space Talks / After the groundbreaking M87 image of the black hole, the Event Horizon scientists are revealing another fascinating discovery of the milky way.
According to the latest update from EHT, scientists have been doing extensive research about the inner surface of the black hole after the M87 image. In April 2019, when EHT astronomers released the first-ever picture of the black hole, they also released yet another picture that they called “Sagittarius A*.” Sgr A* is located at the center of the milky way – which is visible in the M87 picture.
By then, the researchers also stated that they had difficulty in putting the picture together because of the complex nature of the black hole and the milky way. Right now, the Event Horizon Telescope team is all set to announce yet another groundbreaking revelation about the milky way and the black hole.
Wikipedia / Though very little is known about this latest discovery of the EHT team, scientists anticipate that it would be something about the 2019 groundbreaking discovery.
However, it is essential to note that the Event Horizon Telescope team has not released detailed information about this latest discovery. But scientists argue that this discovery would be something about the blackhole picture that was taken in 2019. Or, this latest discovery will be something more in-depth understanding of the 2o17 discovery of the EHT team. Whatever this discovery is about, it will be a “groundbreaking” one, as hinted by the EHT scientists.
Perhaps this discovery can be much different than the previous ones. We do not know precisely what it is about, as the EHT team has released very little information about the discovery.
Greg / Unsplash / The EHT announcement will be live streaming on the website of the National Science Foundation.
As mentioned earlier, we have very little information about the actual announcement from the Event Horizon Telescope team. It is possible that the EHT scientists can be revealing something entirely different than their previous discoveries of 2019 and 2017.
Likewise, it is also possible that the EHT team can be revealing some threadbare discoveries that are linked to previous discoveries. You can tune in to the EHT announcement, and watch the live stream on the National Science Foundation website.
