Stunning Detail Reveals Black Hole and Powerful Jet.
Researchers at the Shanghai Astronomical Observatory have captured a panoramic image of the black hole and its jet in Messier 87 (M87) at a new 3.5 mm wavelength, revealing more details about the surrounding material and ring-like structure. Surprising findings suggest possible winds causing turbulence around the black hole. The participation of ALMA and GLT in the GMVA observations and the resulting increase in resolution and sensitivity of this intercontinental network of telescopes has made it possible to image the ring-like structure in M87 for the first time at the wavelength of 3.5 mm.