A ring-like accretion structure in M87 connecting its black hole and jet
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For the first time, astronomers have imaged a black hole's shadow along with its powerful jet. The new image reveals more details about the location and energy of highly energetic electrons and magnetic fields. Scientists also discovered that the black hole is not very hungry, consuming matter at a low rate.
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