3,000-light-year-long jet offers new clues to first black hole ever imaged
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Astronomers using the Event Horizon Telescope have identified the origin point of a massive 3,000-light-year-long jet of charged particles shooting from M87*, the first black hole ever photographed. By examining the glowing ring of superhot material around this supermassive black hole, researchers pinpointed where the jet likely begins, providing crucial insights into how these cosmic engines operate.
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