The First Image of a Black Hole
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Free
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Free
A global network of telescopes has been working to capture images of black holes. Last week, they released the first ever image of a black hole, the first visual evidence of a supermassive black hole and it's shadow. Join the National Air and Space Museum's astronomy education team as they discuss this amazing image, what a black hole is, and what this image can teach us.
This program is made possible through the generous support of Boeing.
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We rely on the generous support of donors, sponsors, members, and other benefactors to share the history and impact of aviation and spaceflight, educate the public, and inspire future generations. With your help, we can continue to preserve and safeguard the world’s most comprehensive collection of artifacts representing the great achievements of flight and space exploration.