The first-ever image of a black hole, from the galaxy Messier 87, released yesterday. Astronomers announced yesterday that they had captured the first image of a black hole, unveiling the first direct visual evidence of an unseeable cosmic object and its shadow. The image was unveiled in coordinated press conferences across the globe at 9 p.m. (Beijing time) yesterday. Chinese astronomers have also made contributions to the global effort to capture the image. The new image has given astronomers their first intimate look inside a violent phenomenon that has mystified them for more than half a century.Xinhua |