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M87*'s Shadow Is Wobbling and Has Been for a While

  • animation still image

    An animation showing the change in appearance of the M87* black hole over the course of a year. The bright side of the black hole varies over time, creating a visible wobbling effect.

     

    M. Wielgus, D. Pesce & the EHT Collaboration

    Animation

  • Snapshots of the M87* black hole appearance, obtained through imaging / geometric modeling, and the EHT array of telescopes in 2009-2017. The diameter of all rings is similar, but the location of the bright side varies.

    Snapshots of the M87* black hole appearance, obtained through imaging / geometric modeling, and the EHT array of telescopes in 2009-2017. The diameter of all rings is similar, but the location of the bright side varies.

    M. Wielgus, D. Pesce & the EHT Collaboration

    Low Resolution Image

  • Telescopes participating in the EHT observations of M87* in 2009-2018 and the array expected in 2021. 

    Telescopes participating in the EHT observations of M87* in 2009-2018 and the array expected in 2021.

     

    M. Wielgus, D. Pesce & the EHT Collaboration

    Low Resolution Image