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Simulation shows black hole as landmark image released

Astrophysics researchers from the European Southern Observatory have released a virtual reality simulation of a "supermassive" black hole, as scientists revealed the first-ever image of one.

News Lens • 10 Apr 19

Explainer: Image sheds light on nature of black holes

The first photograph of a black hole and its fiery halo, released today by Event Horizon Telescope astronomers, is the "most direct proof of their existence," according to one of the project's lead scientists.

News Lens • 10 Apr 19

The image was taken by the EU-funded Event Horizon Telescope

Scientists reveal landmark image of black hole

An international scientific team has announced a milestone in astrophysics - the first photo of a black hole - in a feat that will put to the test a pillar of science: Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity.

Science and Technology • 10 Apr 19

Artist's impression of most-distant supermassive black hole ever discovered
(pic: Robin Dienel, courtesy of the Carnegie Institution for Science)

Astronomers record oldest and most distant black hole

The oldest and most distant black hole ever observed - a celestial brute 800 million times more massive than the sun - is providing scientists some surprises about the nature of the universe when, on a cosmic scale, it was a mere toddler.

Science • 07 Dec 17

Artist’s impression of a pulsar with a very high magnetic field (Pic: Ralph Eatough/MPIfR)

Irish astronomer involved in black hole discovery

An Irish astronomer is among an international group of researchers who have directly measured the magnetic field surrounding a black hole at the centre of our galaxy for the first time.

News • 15 Aug 13

'Astronomers have spotted these stellar 'murders' before, but this is the first time they can identify the victim'

Supermassive black hole devours star

Astronomers from Queen's University in Belfast have uncovered evidence of a supermassive black hole devouring a star that wandered too close.

Special Reports • 08 May 12