"These observations provide a more complete picture of the black hole's environment and its dynamics." When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...

"How and where particles are accelerated in the jets of supermassive black holes has been a long-standing mystery." When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Seen from Earth, the giant elliptical galaxy M87 is just a two-dimensional blob, though one that appears perfectly symmetrical and thus a favored target of amateur astronomers. Yet, a new, highly ...