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Black hole’s shadow boosts Einstein’s general theory of relativity

08 Oct 2020
Black hole shadow
Supermassive test: this simulation of the region around M87 shows the motion of plasma as it swirls around the black hole. The bright thin ring that can be seen in blue is the edge of the shadow. (Courtesy: L Medeiros/C Chan/D. Psaltis/F Özel/University of Arizona/Institute for Advanced Study)
Einstein’s general theory of relativity has triumphed once again after being tested in the stronge

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