Space

2019 brought us the first image of a black hole. A movie may be next

The Event Horizon Telescope team is gearing up for more discoveries

black hole M87 first image

The black hole at the center of the galaxy M87 came into view this year.

Event Horizon Telescope Collaboration

By Lisa Grossman

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