The Real Science of the EHT Black Hole

The video discusses the first-ever image of a black hole captured by the Event Horizon Telescope. It explains the science of interferometry, which combines data from multiple telescopes to achieve high resolution. The video delves into the details of the black hole in the M87 galaxy, its accretion disk, and the photon sphere. It highlights the significance of the image in confirming Einstein's theory of general relativity and the challenges faced in capturing such an image.

What is the relationship between the size of the black hole's event horizon and its mass?

How does the phenomenon of relativistic beaming affect the appearance of the black hole's image?

Discuss the implications of the black hole's spin on the surrounding space and matter.

What evidence supports the existence of black holes as predicted by Einstein's theory of general relativity?