Astronomers at last have captured a picture of one of the most secretive entities in the cosmos. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/10/science/black-hole-picture.html?partner=rss&emc=rss…
Tag: Telescopes and Observatories
That First Black Hole Seen in an Image Is Now Called Pōwehi, at Least in Hawaii
The word, which means “adorned fathomless dark creation,” is derived from the Kumulipo, a centuries-old Hawaiian creation chant, said a professor who helped with the naming. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/13/science/powehi-black-hole.html?partner=rss&emc=rss…
Should That Minor Planet Be Named Gonggong? Astronomers Want the Public’s Help
Astronomers discovered the minor planet 2007 OR10 more than a decade ago. Now they’re asking the public to vote on what to submit as its official name. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/12/science/2007-or10-dwarf-planet.html?partner=rss&emc=rss…
How Katie Bouman Accidentally Became the Face of the Black Hole Project
The project included more than 200 researchers around the world, about 40 of them women, including Dr. Bouman. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/11/science/katie-bouman-black-hole.html?partner=rss&emc=rss…
Expected Soon: First-Ever Photo of a Black Hole
Have astronomers finally recorded an image of a black hole? The world will know on Wednesday. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/08/science/black-hole-photo.html?partner=rss&emc=rss…
At Long Last, a Glimpse of a Black Hole
This week scientists are expected to release images of the silhouette of this elusive and inscrutable astronomical object. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/08/opinion/black-hole.html?partner=rss&emc=rss