SMRTR Science & EngineeringDec 13, 2024Science Daily

Astrophysicists capture astonishing images of gamma-ray flare from supermassive black hole M87

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A powerful gamma-ray flare from the M87 black hole, emitting photons billions of times more energetic than visible light, was observed for the first time in over a decade. This event provides crucial insights into particle acceleration near black holes, with the flare lasting about three days and likely originating from a region less than three light-days in size.

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