The enigmatic and awe-inspiring nature of black holes continues to captivate astronomers worldwide, and the supermassive black hole at the center of Messier 87 (M87) is no exception. M87’s black hole,

Scientists have observed a rare and powerful gamma-ray flare from the supermassive black hole at the center of the galaxy Messier 87 (M87), marking a significant breakthrough in understanding these cosmic giants.

When you stare for long enough into the heart of a galaxy to try to catch a glimpse of the black hole that lurks therein, that may not be all you catch.

The first-ever photographed black hole emits an extraordinary gamma-ray flare, billions of times more energetic than visible light.