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Astronomers to Peer Into a Black Hole for 1st Time with Event Horizon Telescope

Sunday, March 26, 2017 - 08:01 in Astronomy & Space

Since first mentioned in 1783, black holes have captured the imagination of scientists, writers, filmmakers and other artists. Perhaps part of the allure is that these enigmatic objects have never actually been "seen."

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