SMRTR TechNov 8, 2024Hacker News

First image of our Milky Way's black hole may be inaccurate, scientists say

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Scientists have questioned the circular image of the Milky Way's central black hole, Sgr A*, released by the Event Horizon Telescope in 2022. A new analysis by Japanese researchers suggests the accretion disk may be more elongated, with part of the ring structure possibly resulting from data processing methods. This highlights the challenges in imaging distant black holes and the need for continued technological advancements in astronomy.

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