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For a couple of decades, astrophysicists have been striving to gain astrophysics insights into the cosmos and the various cosmic phenomena within it. Among these phenomena, the black hole stands out as one of the most mysterious objects in our universe. Its gravitational field is so powerful that nothing, not even light, can escape from it, rendering the black hole completely black. To observe this peculiar black hole discovery, astronomers solved the challenge through a worldwide collaboration in astronomy, making it one of the most anticipated achievements for astrophysicists to capture the image of a black hole.
The resulting image is one of my favorites in the field of astronomy, symbolizing that “It doesn’t matter how big the problem is; there is always a solution to it.” This groundbreaking image is the first of a black hole, captured over five days of observation in April 2017 using eight telescopes worldwide as part of the Event Horizon Telescope collaboration. It shows luminous gas swirling around a supermassive black hole at the center of M87, a galaxy located 54 million light-years away. Beyond the bright lights lies the black hole’s defining feature: its event horizon.
Credit: EHT Collaboration
I believe that the universe has the answer to millions and billions of questions, including those revealed through recent astrophysics insights. These are questions we might not have asked yet, but one day we will. Therefore, we must understand the melodic note of the universe. In other words, to perceive the music of the cosmos, we first have to tune its musical note properly, which is astronomy. This understanding can also lead us to remarkable discoveries, such as the black hole discovery and other cosmic phenomena that shape our existence.
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