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Calculated Shard: 8 (from laksa021)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa008.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.space.com/black-hole-event-horizon-imager-space-telescope.html\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.space.com/black-hole-event-horizon-imager-space-telescope.html\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.space.com\/black-hole-event-horizon-imager-space-telescope.html","crawl_time":1775319045,"first_indexed_time":1557487642,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,space!www,\/black-hole-event-horizon-imager-space-telescope.html s443","src_root_hash":"7770394665477845008","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Black Hole Photos Could Get Even Clearer with Space-Based Telescopes | Space","meta_descriptions":["Astronomers are aiming to take even sharper pictures of black holes by sending radio telescopes into space."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"In space, the Event Horizon Imager (currently at concept stage) could have a resolution more than five times that of the Event Horizon Telescope on Earth, which took the first-ever picture of a black hole. Left: Model of supermassive black hole Sagittarius A* at an observation frequency of 230 GHz. Right: A simulation of what type of image EHT could produce of Sagittarius A*.\n(Image credit: F. Roelofs\/M. Moscibrodzka\/Radboud University)\nThe\nfirst-ever photo of a black hole\namazed people across the world. Now, astronomers are aiming to take even sharper pictures of these enigmatic structures by sending radio telescopes into space.\nThe historic photo became public on April 10, when the worldwide research collaboration known as\nEvent Horizon Telescope (EHT)\nunveiled the hazy but nevertheless incredible photo of the supermassive black hole at the center of the galaxy Messier 87. \nRelated:\nThe Future of Black Hole Photography: What's Next for the Event Horizon Telescope\n \nThe resolution of a radio image is limited by the size of the telescope that receives the signal, and that's why EHT used a network of dish telescopes around the world to essentially turn Earth into a planet-size virtual telescope. By expanding the distances between the radio observations, astronomers could someday present the public with a clearer, more detailed view of a black hole, researchers\nsaid in a statement\nfrom Radboud University.\n\"There are lots of advantages to using satellites instead of permanent radio telescopes on Earth, as with the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT),\" Freek Roelofs, a researcher at Radboud University and lead author of an article describing this potential project, said in the statement. \nThe Event Horizon Telescope, a planet-scale array of eight ground-based radio telescopes forged through international collaboration, captured this image of the supermassive black hole and its shadow that's in the center of the galaxy M87.\n(Image credit: EHT Collaboration)\n\"In space, you can make observations at higher radio frequencies, because the frequencies from Earth are filtered out by the atmosphere,\" Roelofs added. \"The distances between the telescopes in space are also larger. This allows us to take a big step forward. We would be able to take images with a resolution more than five times what is possible with the EHT.\"\nBreaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!\nA crisper look would offer more than just aesthetics. According to the statement, imagery by EHI could be used to test Einstein's\nTheory of General Relativity\nin greater detail, because ''you can take near perfect images to see the real details of black holes,'' Heino Falcke, radio astronomer at Radboud University and co-author on the new work, said in the statement. ''If small deviations from Einstein's theory occur, we should be able to see them.\"\nEHI would initially function apart from EHT, but a hybrid system to combine space observations with those taken from the ground could be a possibility.\nThe plans are detailed in a\nforthcoming article\nin the scientific journal Astronomy & Astrophysics. \nGoogle Doodle Celebrates the 1st Black Hole Image by the Event Horizon Telescope\nWhat Exactly Is a Black Hole Event Horizon (and What Happens There)?\nThe Best Hubble Space Telescope Images of All Time!\nFollow Doris Elin Salazar on Twitter\n@salazar_elin\n. Follow us\non Twitter\n@Spacedotcom\nand on\nFacebook\n.\nShare your thoughts\n0\n0\n0\n0\nJoin the community\nJoin the Space.com Family! The best way to keep in touch and to be informed of our latest quizzes and competitions, as well as news and offers.\nAlready have an account?\nLog in\nLog In\nForgotten your password?\nReset it\nNot got an account?\nRegister\nMy Details\nUpdate your details below...\nKeep in the Know\nWould you like to be kept informed about new quizzes and offers from Future and its partners?\nValidate Your Mobile No.\nWe have sent a code to\n. Please enter it below to verify your account.\nUpdate mobile number\nResend code\nUpdate Your Mobile No.\nYou may enter a new mobile number below. You will be sent a verification code to the phone number you provide.\nCancel\nembed-reactions.hint_heading\nembed-reactions.hint_subheading\nValidate Your Email Address\nWe have sent a code to\n. Please enter it below to verify your account.\nUpdate email address\nResend code\nUpdate Your Email Address\nYou may enter a new email address below. 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She got her first shot at astronomy writing as a Space.com editorial intern and continues to write about all things cosmic for the website. Doris has also written about microscopic plant life for Scientific American’s website and about whale calls for their print magazine. She has also written about ancient humans for Inverse, with stories ranging from how to recreate Pompeii’s cuisine to how to map the Polynesian expansion through genomics. She currently shares her home with two rabbits. 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There\\&\\#039;s a red blurry ring around the orb, but the jets are slightly jutting out from the ring.](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SXUJEe5z5TTEX6dJnju3Xb.png) Galaxies Record-breaking 'space laser' erupts from merging galaxies 8 billion light-years away](https:\/\/www.space.com\/astronomy\/galaxies\/record-breaking-space-laser-erupts-from-merging-galaxies-8-billion-light-years-away \"Record-breaking 'space laser' erupts from merging galaxies 8 billion light-years away\")\n\n[![An illustration of a fiery red explosion in space from which a beam of green concentric circles protrudes.](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/he6trTUsHbFfw5rE7UP4wM.png) Astronomy Astronomers missed a space explosion as powerful as a billion suns — until they spotted its echo](https:\/\/www.space.com\/astronomy\/astronomers-missed-a-space-explosion-as-powerful-as-a-billion-suns-until-they-spotted-its-echo \"Astronomers missed a space explosion as powerful as a billion suns — until they spotted its echo\")\n\n[![Two blue and white spirals of light are intertwined in the darkness of space](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jKJ7LmegLNWvreY7He3etm.jpg) Galaxies Space telescopes capture breathtaking galactic hug \\| Space photo of the day for Jan. 8, 2026](https:\/\/www.space.com\/astronomy\/galaxies\/space-telescopes-capture-breathtaking-galactic-hug-space-photo-of-the-day-for-jan-8-2026 \"Space telescopes capture breathtaking galactic hug | Space photo of the day for Jan. 8, 2026\")\n\n[![This photo depicts the satellite-filled sky that is now a reality and getting more crowded every week. The image consists of exposures taken over a 30-minute stretch in June 2024 from a latitude of 51 degrees north, when satellites even in low Earth orbit are lit all night by sunlight. Many of the parallel streaks heading generally horizontal west to east (right to left) may be from groups of SpaceX Starlinks. Others traveling vertically north-south are more likely from Earth-observation satellites. There is at least one natural streak in the image — a meteor at center, caught by chance in one frame.](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fhxocFbMUeNHXpnDnSJWmT.jpg) Satellites 'This is really intolerable': Astronomers protest giant orbiting mirror project and SpaceX's million AI satellites](https:\/\/www.space.com\/space-exploration\/satellites\/this-is-really-intolerable-astronomers-protest-giant-orbiting-mirror-project-and-spacexs-million-ai-satellites \"'This is really intolerable': Astronomers protest giant orbiting mirror project and SpaceX's million AI satellites\")\n\n[![An illustration shows the JWST in space next to its observations of some of the earliest galaxies ever seen, the so-called \\&quot;little red dots.\\&quot;](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ExCZSbHLLaztex8gVgeUhE.png) Galaxies Are mysterious 'Little Red Dots' discovered by the James Webb Space Telescope actually baby galaxies under construction?](https:\/\/www.space.com\/astronomy\/galaxies\/are-mysterious-little-red-dots-discovered-by-the-james-webb-space-telescope-actually-baby-galaxies-under-construction \"Are mysterious 'Little Red Dots' discovered by the James Webb Space Telescope actually baby galaxies under construction?\")\n\n[![Pink structures looks like dots all across the image. There\\&\\#039;s a boxout that shows a magnified view of one section. One small portion of that magnification represents 10 million light-years. ](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZQyHA4S4kaqxqpH4soe5z4.jpg) Astronomy Astronomers unveil largest 3D universe map of its kind, illuminating 'hidden' cosmic structures](https:\/\/www.space.com\/astronomy\/astronomers-unveil-largest-3d-map-yet-of-hydrogen-light-in-the-early-universe-illuminating-hidden-cosmic-structures \"Astronomers unveil largest 3D universe map of its kind, illuminating 'hidden' cosmic structures\")\n\n[![Screenshot from a new NASA animation highlighting some of the universe\\&\\#039;s biggest black holes, including the record-holding TON 618, which is about as massive as 60 billion suns.](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LonKAe8kapjmivFoVTBLRX.jpeg) James Webb Space Telescope James Webb Space Telescope reveals new origin story for the universe's 1st supermassive black holes](https:\/\/www.space.com\/astronomy\/james-webb-space-telescope\/james-webb-space-telescope-data-backs-new-origin-story-for-the-universes-1st-supermassive-black-holes \"James Webb Space Telescope reveals new origin story for the universe's 1st supermassive black holes\")\n\n[![A speculative illustration of tiny primordial black holes. Have physicists just seen one explode?](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2zwJQfcoh55WtPyoSDqgc5.jpg) Black Holes Did astronomers see a black hole explode? An 'impossible' particle that hit Earth in 2023 may tell us](https:\/\/www.space.com\/astronomy\/black-holes\/did-astronomers-see-a-black-hole-explode-an-impossible-particle-that-hit-earth-in-2023-may-tell-us \"Did astronomers see a black hole explode? An 'impossible' particle that hit Earth in 2023 may tell us\")\n\n[![An illustration shows dark matter powering the heart of a spiral galaxy](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/69kRCSZKQ5H5nddwqCTGR3.png) Dark Universe Could the Milky Way galaxy's supermassive black hole actually be a clump of dark matter?](https:\/\/www.space.com\/astronomy\/dark-universe\/could-the-milky-way-galaxys-supermassive-black-hole-actually-be-a-clump-of-dark-matter \"Could the Milky Way galaxy's supermassive black hole actually be a clump of dark matter?\")\n\n[![An illustration of the supermassive black hole IRAS 05189-2524 which the XRISM spacecraft watched spring back to life](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EfPEznfetDrGHyxBc9hwwQ.png) Black Holes X-ray spacecraft watches monster black hole wake up and fire cosmic bullets at starburst galaxy](https:\/\/www.space.com\/astronomy\/black-holes\/x-ray-spacecraft-watches-monster-black-hole-wake-up-and-fire-cosmic-bullets-at-starburst-galaxy \"X-ray spacecraft watches monster black hole wake up and fire cosmic bullets at starburst galaxy\")\n\n[![M87\\* and its cosmic blowtorch-like jet as seen by the Hubble Space Telescope](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hpLw8QjLxtFpwGinGSiYF7.png) Black Holes Astronomers watch 1st black hole ever imaged launch a 3,000‑light‑year‑long cosmic jet from its glowing 'shadow'](https:\/\/www.space.com\/astronomy\/black-holes\/astronomers-watch-1st-black-hole-ever-imaged-launch-a-3-000-light-year-long-cosmic-jet-from-its-glowing-shadow \"Astronomers watch 1st black hole ever imaged launch a 3,000‑light‑year‑long cosmic jet from its glowing 'shadow'\")\n\n[![A cylinder-like shape with stars within. There\\&\\#039;s a glow toward the left and a grid pattern all around it.](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SmcBfLjCAEkg9NziAM9CuH.png) Astronomy How fast is the universe actually expanding? Ripples in spacetime could finally solve 'Hubble tension'](https:\/\/www.space.com\/astronomy\/how-fast-is-the-universe-actually-expanding-ripples-in-spacetime-could-finally-solve-hubble-tension \"How fast is the universe actually expanding? Ripples in spacetime could finally solve 'Hubble tension'\")\n\n[![UHZ1, a record breaking galaxy 13.2 billion light-years away, seen when the universe was only 3% of its current age harboring a supermassive black hole that could not have possibly been seeded even by regular stars](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Yf35bSMdkf4sgjiybEnzFb.png) Black Holes What are 'dark' stars? 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[Astronomy](https:\/\/www.space.com\/astronomy)\n2. [Black Holes](https:\/\/www.space.com\/astronomy\/black-holes)\n# Black Hole Photos Could Get Even Clearer with Space-Based Telescopes\n[News](https:\/\/www.space.com\/news)\n\nBy [Doris Elin Urrutia](https:\/\/www.space.com\/author\/doris-elin-urrutia)\n\npublished\n\nMay 10, 2019\n\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. [Here’s how it works](https:\/\/www.space.com\/41418-about-us.html#section-affiliate-advertising-disclosure).\n\nClick for next article\n\n![In space, the Event Horizon Imager (currently at concept stage) could have a resolution more than five times that of the Event Horizon Telescope on Earth, which took the first-ever picture of a black hole. Left: Model of supermassive black hole Sagittarius A\\* at an observation frequency of 230 GHz. Right: A simulation of what type of image EHT could produce of Sagittarius A\\*.](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/27tMAwWoLUZhdB6cFspQgP.jpg)\n\nIn space, the Event Horizon Imager (currently at concept stage) could have a resolution more than five times that of the Event Horizon Telescope on Earth, which took the first-ever picture of a black hole. Left: Model of supermassive black hole Sagittarius A\\* at an observation frequency of 230 GHz. Right: A simulation of what type of image EHT could produce of Sagittarius A\\*. (Image credit: F. Roelofs\/M. 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Now, astronomers are aiming to take even sharper pictures of these enigmatic structures by sending radio telescopes into space.\n\nThe historic photo became public on April 10, when the worldwide research collaboration known as [Event Horizon Telescope (EHT)](https:\/\/www.space.com\/event-horizon-telescope.html) unveiled the hazy but nevertheless incredible photo of the supermassive black hole at the center of the galaxy Messier 87.\n\nAstronomers at Radboud University in the Netherlands have recently shared their plans to work with the European Space Agency (ESA) and others to get a better look at black holes by placing two to three satellites in a circular orbit around Earth. The concept is called the Event Horizon Imager (EHI).\n\nYou may like\n\n- [![M87\\* and its cosmic blowtorch-like jet as seen by the Hubble Space Telescope](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hpLw8QjLxtFpwGinGSiYF7.png) Astronomers watch 1st black hole ever imaged launch a 3,000‑light‑year‑long cosmic jet from its glowing 'shadow'](https:\/\/www.space.com\/astronomy\/black-holes\/astronomers-watch-1st-black-hole-ever-imaged-launch-a-3-000-light-year-long-cosmic-jet-from-its-glowing-shadow)\n- [![A pink disk of swirling gas and light is bisected by a glowing blue line of light](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tEwkqxoNsYRnzZdBFKi4Bk.jpg) This is the sharpest view ever seen of a black hole's dusty disk](https:\/\/www.space.com\/astronomy\/james-webb-space-telescope\/this-is-the-sharpest-view-ever-seen-of-a-black-holes-dusty-disk)\n- [![An illustration shows a wandering black hole and its home, a shining off center AGN in a dwarf galaxy](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Btgb39DtsLwyEaV6YB9BD8.png) Hubble and Chandra space telescopes hunt for rogue black holes wandering through dwarf galaxies](https:\/\/www.space.com\/astronomy\/black-holes\/hubble-and-chandra-space-telescopes-hunt-for-rogue-black-holes-wandering-through-dwarf-galaxies)\n\n**Related:** [**The Future of Black Hole Photography: What's Next for the Event Horizon Telescope**](https:\/\/www.space.com\/black-hole-photography-event-horizon-telescope-future.html)\n\nThe resolution of a radio image is limited by the size of the telescope that receives the signal, and that's why EHT used a network of dish telescopes around the world to essentially turn Earth into a planet-size virtual telescope. By expanding the distances between the radio observations, astronomers could someday present the public with a clearer, more detailed view of a black hole, researchers [said in a statement](https:\/\/www.ru.nl\/english\/news-agenda\/news\/vm\/imapp\/astrophysics\/2019\/telescopes-space-even-sharper-images-black-holes\/) from Radboud University.\n\n\"There are lots of advantages to using satellites instead of permanent radio telescopes on Earth, as with the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT),\" Freek Roelofs, a researcher at Radboud University and lead author of an article describing this potential project, said in the statement.\n\n![The Event Horizon Telescope, a planet-scale array of eight ground-based radio telescopes forged through international collaboration, captured this image of the supermassive black hole and its shadow that\\&\\#039;s in the center of the galaxy M87.](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V4q7tR2uNk9f3Nqfeds2Yn.jpg)\n\nThe Event Horizon Telescope, a planet-scale array of eight ground-based radio telescopes forged through international collaboration, captured this image of the supermassive black hole and its shadow that's in the center of the galaxy M87. (Image credit: EHT Collaboration)\n\n\"In space, you can make observations at higher radio frequencies, because the frequencies from Earth are filtered out by the atmosphere,\" Roelofs added. \"The distances between the telescopes in space are also larger. This allows us to take a big step forward. We would be able to take images with a resolution more than five times what is possible with the EHT.\"\n\nGet the Space.com Newsletter\n\nBreaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more\\!\n\nBy signing up, you agree to our [Terms of services](https:\\\/\\\/futureplc.com\\\/terms-conditions\\\/)  and acknowledge that you have read our [Privacy Notice](https:\\\/\\\/futureplc.com\\\/privacy-policy\\\/). You also agree to receive marketing emails from us that may include promotions from our trusted partners and sponsors, which you can unsubscribe from at any time.\n\nA crisper look would offer more than just aesthetics. According to the statement, imagery by EHI could be used to test Einstein's [Theory of General Relativity](https:\/\/www.space.com\/17661-theory-general-relativity.html) in greater detail, because ''you can take near perfect images to see the real details of black holes,'' Heino Falcke, radio astronomer at Radboud University and co-author on the new work, said in the statement. ''If small deviations from Einstein's theory occur, we should be able to see them.\"\n\nEHI would initially function apart from EHT, but a hybrid system to combine space observations with those taken from the ground could be a possibility.\n\nThe plans are detailed in a [forthcoming article](https:\/\/www.aanda.org\/component\/article?access=doi&doi=10.1051\/0004-6361\/201732423) in the scientific journal Astronomy & Astrophysics.\n\n- [Google Doodle Celebrates the 1st Black Hole Image by the Event Horizon Telescope](https:\/\/www.space.com\/first-black-hole-image-google-doodle.html)\n- [What Exactly Is a Black Hole Event Horizon (and What Happens There)?](https:\/\/www.space.com\/black-holes-event-horizon-explained.html)\n- [The Best Hubble Space Telescope Images of All Time\\!](https:\/\/www.space.com\/best-hubble-space-telescope-images.html)\n\n*Follow Doris Elin Salazar on Twitter* [*@salazar\\_elin*](https:\/\/twitter.com\/salazar_elin)*. 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Doris has also written about microscopic plant life for Scientific American’s website and about whale calls for their print magazine. She has also written about ancient humans for Inverse, with stories ranging from how to recreate Pompeii’s cuisine to how to map the Polynesian expansion through genomics. She currently shares her home with two rabbits. Follow her on twitter at @salazar\\_elin.\n\nRead more\n\n[![M87\\* and its cosmic blowtorch-like jet as seen by the Hubble Space Telescope](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hpLw8QjLxtFpwGinGSiYF7.png) Black Holes Astronomers watch 1st black hole ever imaged launch a 3,000‑light‑year‑long cosmic jet from its glowing 'shadow'](https:\/\/www.space.com\/astronomy\/black-holes\/astronomers-watch-1st-black-hole-ever-imaged-launch-a-3-000-light-year-long-cosmic-jet-from-its-glowing-shadow \"Astronomers watch 1st black hole ever imaged launch a 3,000‑light‑year‑long cosmic jet from its glowing 'shadow'\")\n\n[![A pink disk of swirling gas and light is bisected by a glowing blue line of light](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tEwkqxoNsYRnzZdBFKi4Bk.jpg) James Webb Space Telescope This is the sharpest view ever seen of a black hole's dusty disk](https:\/\/www.space.com\/astronomy\/james-webb-space-telescope\/this-is-the-sharpest-view-ever-seen-of-a-black-holes-dusty-disk \"This is the sharpest view ever seen of a black hole's dusty disk\")\n\n[![An illustration shows a wandering black hole and its home, a shining off center AGN in a dwarf galaxy](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Btgb39DtsLwyEaV6YB9BD8.png) Black Holes Hubble and Chandra space telescopes hunt for rogue black holes wandering through dwarf galaxies](https:\/\/www.space.com\/astronomy\/black-holes\/hubble-and-chandra-space-telescopes-hunt-for-rogue-black-holes-wandering-through-dwarf-galaxies \"Hubble and Chandra space telescopes hunt for rogue black holes wandering through dwarf galaxies\")\n\n[![An illustration of two black circles in the center of the screen separated by a red dot. There\\&\\#039;s a glowing blue circle around both black circles and a red semi-circle at the bottom.](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VAGT8xLGFWzj5UeRpR7pEe.png) Black Holes Starlight warped in the fabric of spacetime could help us find hidden black holes dancing together](https:\/\/www.space.com\/astronomy\/black-holes\/starlight-warped-in-the-fabric-of-spacetime-could-help-us-find-hidden-black-holes-dancing-together \"Starlight warped in the fabric of spacetime could help us find hidden black holes dancing together\")\n\n[![(Main) An illustration of the supermassive black hole M87\\* (Inset) the NASA\/JAXA mission XRISM](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7m3KGMqKhwNrKVJp48qVvT.png) Black Holes NASA X-ray spacecraft stares into the 'eye of the storm' swirling around supermassive black holes](https:\/\/www.space.com\/astronomy\/black-holes\/nasa-x-ray-spacecraft-stares-into-the-eye-of-the-storm-swirling-around-supermassive-black-holes \"NASA X-ray spacecraft stares into the 'eye of the storm' swirling around supermassive black holes\")\n\n[![An image showing blobs of yellow and purple light with insets of illustrations showing what these blobs could represent.](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BdHb23dnDCzfjWzeVfdgyC.png) Black Holes Black holes! 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The left side is colored red while the right side is colored purple.](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JjhmXS8mFkbE5qXSnb8ggA.png) Black Holes Could our universe exist because black holes ate up all the antimatter?](https:\/\/www.space.com\/astronomy\/black-holes\/could-our-universe-exist-because-black-holes-ate-up-all-the-antimatter \"Could our universe exist because black holes ate up all the antimatter?\")\n\n[![An illustration of the supermassive black hole IRAS 05189-2524 which the XRISM spacecraft watched spring back to life](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EfPEznfetDrGHyxBc9hwwQ.png) Black Holes X-ray spacecraft watches monster black hole wake up and fire cosmic bullets at starburst galaxy](https:\/\/www.space.com\/astronomy\/black-holes\/x-ray-spacecraft-watches-monster-black-hole-wake-up-and-fire-cosmic-bullets-at-starburst-galaxy \"X-ray spacecraft watches monster black hole wake up and fire cosmic bullets at starburst galaxy\")\n\n[![ Illustration of an eccentric neutron star–black hole binary. The neutron star’s path is shown in blue and the black hole’s motion in orange as the two objects orbit each other.](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EmaYyXsYbtCknzr4JwN2JD.png) Black Holes Black hole and neutron star mergers push the laws of physics with their odd orbits](https:\/\/www.space.com\/astronomy\/black-holes\/black-hole-and-neutron-star-mergers-push-the-laws-of-physics-with-their-odd-orbits \"Black hole and neutron star mergers push the laws of physics with their odd orbits\")\n\n[![An illustration of colliding black holes setting the fabric of space ringing with gravitational waves.](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AU4KyD58keEkWydH4ooKJh.png) Black Holes The universe is humming with ripples in spacetime: Scientists just doubled our catalog of black hole and neutron star collisions](https:\/\/www.space.com\/astronomy\/black-holes\/the-universe-is-humming-with-ripples-in-spacetime-scientists-just-doubled-our-catalog-of-black-hole-and-neutron-star-collisions \"The universe is humming with ripples in spacetime: Scientists just doubled our catalog of black hole and neutron star collisions\")\n\n[![An image showing blobs of yellow and purple light with insets of illustrations showing what these blobs could represent.](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BdHb23dnDCzfjWzeVfdgyC.png) Black Holes Black holes! Supernovas! Merging galaxies! Oh my! Largest radio survey of the cosmos ever reveals 13.7 million powerful cosmic objects and events](https:\/\/www.space.com\/astronomy\/black-holes\/black-holes-supernovas-merging-galaxies-oh-my-largest-radio-survey-of-the-cosmos-ever-reveals-13-7-million-powerful-cosmic-objects-and-events \"Black holes! Supernovas! Merging galaxies! Oh my! Largest radio survey of the cosmos ever reveals 13.7 million powerful cosmic objects and events\")\n\n[![An illustration of two black circles in the center of the screen separated by a red dot. 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Right: A simulation of what type of image EHT could produce of Sagittarius A\\*. (Image credit: F. Roelofs\/M. Moscibrodzka\/Radboud University)\n\nThe [first-ever photo of a black hole](https:\/\/www.space.com\/first-black-hole-photo-by-event-horizon-telescope.html) amazed people across the world. Now, astronomers are aiming to take even sharper pictures of these enigmatic structures by sending radio telescopes into space.\n\nThe historic photo became public on April 10, when the worldwide research collaboration known as [Event Horizon Telescope (EHT)](https:\/\/www.space.com\/event-horizon-telescope.html) unveiled the hazy but nevertheless incredible photo of the supermassive black hole at the center of the galaxy Messier 87.\n\n**Related:** [**The Future of Black Hole Photography: What's Next for the Event Horizon Telescope**](https:\/\/www.space.com\/black-hole-photography-event-horizon-telescope-future.html)\n\nThe resolution of a radio image is limited by the size of the telescope that receives the signal, and that's why EHT used a network of dish telescopes around the world to essentially turn Earth into a planet-size virtual telescope. By expanding the distances between the radio observations, astronomers could someday present the public with a clearer, more detailed view of a black hole, researchers [said in a statement](https:\/\/www.ru.nl\/english\/news-agenda\/news\/vm\/imapp\/astrophysics\/2019\/telescopes-space-even-sharper-images-black-holes\/) from Radboud University.\n\n\"There are lots of advantages to using satellites instead of permanent radio telescopes on Earth, as with the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT),\" Freek Roelofs, a researcher at Radboud University and lead author of an article describing this potential project, said in the statement.\n\n![The Event Horizon Telescope, a planet-scale array of eight ground-based radio telescopes forged through international collaboration, captured this image of the supermassive black hole and its shadow that\\&\\#039;s in the center of the galaxy M87.](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V4q7tR2uNk9f3Nqfeds2Yn.jpg)\n\nThe Event Horizon Telescope, a planet-scale array of eight ground-based radio telescopes forged through international collaboration, captured this image of the supermassive black hole and its shadow that's in the center of the galaxy M87. (Image credit: EHT Collaboration)\n\n\"In space, you can make observations at higher radio frequencies, because the frequencies from Earth are filtered out by the atmosphere,\" Roelofs added. \"The distances between the telescopes in space are also larger. This allows us to take a big step forward. We would be able to take images with a resolution more than five times what is possible with the EHT.\"\n\nBreaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more\\!\n\nA crisper look would offer more than just aesthetics. According to the statement, imagery by EHI could be used to test Einstein's [Theory of General Relativity](https:\/\/www.space.com\/17661-theory-general-relativity.html) in greater detail, because ''you can take near perfect images to see the real details of black holes,'' Heino Falcke, radio astronomer at Radboud University and co-author on the new work, said in the statement. ''If small deviations from Einstein's theory occur, we should be able to see them.\"\n\nEHI would initially function apart from EHT, but a hybrid system to combine space observations with those taken from the ground could be a possibility.\n\nThe plans are detailed in a [forthcoming article](https:\/\/www.aanda.org\/component\/article?access=doi&doi=10.1051\/0004-6361\/201732423) in the scientific journal Astronomy & Astrophysics.\n\n- [Google Doodle Celebrates the 1st Black Hole Image by the Event Horizon Telescope](https:\/\/www.space.com\/first-black-hole-image-google-doodle.html)\n- [What Exactly Is a Black Hole Event Horizon (and What Happens There)?](https:\/\/www.space.com\/black-holes-event-horizon-explained.html)\n- [The Best Hubble Space Telescope Images of All Time\\!](https:\/\/www.space.com\/best-hubble-space-telescope-images.html)\n\n*Follow Doris Elin Salazar on Twitter* [*@salazar\\_elin*](https:\/\/twitter.com\/salazar_elin)*. 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Her first work was published in collaboration with London Mining Network, where her love of science writing was born. Her passion for astronomy started as a kid when she helped her sister build a model solar system in the Bronx. She got her first shot at astronomy writing as a Space.com editorial intern and continues to write about all things cosmic for the website. Doris has also written about microscopic plant life for Scientific American’s website and about whale calls for their print magazine. She has also written about ancient humans for Inverse, with stories ranging from how to recreate Pompeii’s cuisine to how to map the Polynesian expansion through genomics. She currently shares her home with two rabbits. Follow her on twitter at @salazar\\_elin.","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	In space, the Event Horizon Imager (currently at concept stage) could have a resolution more than five times that of the Event Horizon Telescope on Earth, which took the first-ever picture of a black hole. Left: Model of supermassive black hole Sagittarius A* at an observation frequency of 230 GHz. Right: A simulation of what type of image EHT could produce of Sagittarius A*. (Image credit: F. Roelofs/M. Moscibrodzka/Radboud University) The first-ever photo of a black hole amazed people across the world. Now, astronomers are aiming to take even sharper pictures of these enigmatic structures by sending radio telescopes into space. The historic photo became public on April 10, when the worldwide research collaboration known as Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) unveiled the hazy but nevertheless incredible photo of the supermassive black hole at the center of the galaxy Messier 87. Related: The Future of Black Hole Photography: What's Next for the Event Horizon Telescope The resolution of a radio image is limited by the size of the telescope that receives the signal, and that's why EHT used a network of dish telescopes around the world to essentially turn Earth into a planet-size virtual telescope. By expanding the distances between the radio observations, astronomers could someday present the public with a clearer, more detailed view of a black hole, researchers said in a statement from Radboud University. "There are lots of advantages to using satellites instead of permanent radio telescopes on Earth, as with the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT)," Freek Roelofs, a researcher at Radboud University and lead author of an article describing this potential project, said in the statement. The Event Horizon Telescope, a planet-scale array of eight ground-based radio telescopes forged through international collaboration, captured this image of the supermassive black hole and its shadow that's in the center of the galaxy M87. (Image credit: EHT Collaboration) "In space, you can make observations at higher radio frequencies, because the frequencies from Earth are filtered out by the atmosphere," Roelofs added. "The distances between the telescopes in space are also larger. This allows us to take a big step forward. We would be able to take images with a resolution more than five times what is possible with the EHT." Breaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more! A crisper look would offer more than just aesthetics. According to the statement, imagery by EHI could be used to test Einstein's Theory of General Relativity in greater detail, because ''you can take near perfect images to see the real details of black holes,'' Heino Falcke, radio astronomer at Radboud University and co-author on the new work, said in the statement. ''If small deviations from Einstein's theory occur, we should be able to see them." EHI would initially function apart from EHT, but a hybrid system to combine space observations with those taken from the ground could be a possibility. The plans are detailed in a forthcoming article in the scientific journal Astronomy & Astrophysics. Google Doodle Celebrates the 1st Black Hole Image by the Event Horizon Telescope What Exactly Is a Black Hole Event Horizon (and What Happens There)? The Best Hubble Space Telescope Images of All Time! Follow Doris Elin Salazar on Twitter @salazar_elin . Follow us on Twitter @Spacedotcom and on Facebook . 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She got her first shot at astronomy writing as a Space.com editorial intern and continues to write about all things cosmic for the website. Doris has also written about microscopic plant life for Scientific American’s website and about whale calls for their print magazine. She has also written about ancient humans for Inverse, with stories ranging from how to recreate Pompeii’s cuisine to how to map the Polynesian expansion through genomics. She currently shares her home with two rabbits. Follow her on twitter at @salazar_elin.
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Right: A simulation of what type of image EHT could produce of Sagittarius A\.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/27tMAwWoLUZhdB6cFspQgP.jpg) In space, the Event Horizon Imager (currently at concept stage) could have a resolution more than five times that of the Event Horizon Telescope on Earth, which took the first-ever picture of a black hole. Left: Model of supermassive black hole Sagittarius A\ at an observation frequency of 230 GHz. Right: A simulation of what type of image EHT could produce of Sagittarius A\. (Image credit: F. Roelofs/M. 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The historic photo became public on April 10, when the worldwide research collaboration known as [Event Horizon Telescope (EHT)](https://www.space.com/event-horizon-telescope.html) unveiled the hazy but nevertheless incredible photo of the supermassive black hole at the center of the galaxy Messier 87. Astronomers at Radboud University in the Netherlands have recently shared their plans to work with the European Space Agency (ESA) and others to get a better look at black holes by placing two to three satellites in a circular orbit around Earth. The concept is called the Event Horizon Imager (EHI). You may like - [![M87\* and its cosmic blowtorch-like jet as seen by the Hubble Space Telescope](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hpLw8QjLxtFpwGinGSiYF7.png) Astronomers watch 1st black hole ever imaged launch a 3,000‑light‑year‑long cosmic jet from its glowing 'shadow'](https://www.space.com/astronomy/black-holes/astronomers-watch-1st-black-hole-ever-imaged-launch-a-3-000-light-year-long-cosmic-jet-from-its-glowing-shadow) - [![A pink disk of swirling gas and light is bisected by a glowing blue line of light](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tEwkqxoNsYRnzZdBFKi4Bk.jpg) This is the sharpest view ever seen of a black hole's dusty disk](https://www.space.com/astronomy/james-webb-space-telescope/this-is-the-sharpest-view-ever-seen-of-a-black-holes-dusty-disk) - [![An illustration shows a wandering black hole and its home, a shining off center AGN in a dwarf galaxy](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Btgb39DtsLwyEaV6YB9BD8.png) Hubble and Chandra space telescopes hunt for rogue black holes wandering through dwarf galaxies](https://www.space.com/astronomy/black-holes/hubble-and-chandra-space-telescopes-hunt-for-rogue-black-holes-wandering-through-dwarf-galaxies) Related: [The Future of Black Hole Photography: What's Next for the Event Horizon Telescope](https://www.space.com/black-hole-photography-event-horizon-telescope-future.html) The resolution of a radio image is limited by the size of the telescope that receives the signal, and that's why EHT used a network of dish telescopes around the world to essentially turn Earth into a planet-size virtual telescope. By expanding the distances between the radio observations, astronomers could someday present the public with a clearer, more detailed view of a black hole, researchers [said in a statement](https://www.ru.nl/english/news-agenda/news/vm/imapp/astrophysics/2019/telescopes-space-even-sharper-images-black-holes/) from Radboud University. "There are lots of advantages to using satellites instead of permanent radio telescopes on Earth, as with the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT)," Freek Roelofs, a researcher at Radboud University and lead author of an article describing this potential project, said in the statement. ![The Event Horizon Telescope, a planet-scale array of eight ground-based radio telescopes forged through international collaboration, captured this image of the supermassive black hole and its shadow that\&\#039;s in the center of the galaxy M87.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/V4q7tR2uNk9f3Nqfeds2Yn.jpg) The Event Horizon Telescope, a planet-scale array of eight ground-based radio telescopes forged through international collaboration, captured this image of the supermassive black hole and its shadow that's in the center of the galaxy M87. (Image credit: EHT Collaboration) "In space, you can make observations at higher radio frequencies, because the frequencies from Earth are filtered out by the atmosphere," Roelofs added. "The distances between the telescopes in space are also larger. This allows us to take a big step forward. We would be able to take images with a resolution more than five times what is possible with the EHT." Get the Space.com Newsletter Breaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more\! By signing up, you agree to our [Terms of services](https:\/\/futureplc.com\/terms-conditions\/) and acknowledge that you have read our [Privacy Notice](https:\/\/futureplc.com\/privacy-policy\/). You also agree to receive marketing emails from us that may include promotions from our trusted partners and sponsors, which you can unsubscribe from at any time. A crisper look would offer more than just aesthetics. According to the statement, imagery by EHI could be used to test Einstein's [Theory of General Relativity](https://www.space.com/17661-theory-general-relativity.html) in greater detail, because ''you can take near perfect images to see the real details of black holes,'' Heino Falcke, radio astronomer at Radboud University and co-author on the new work, said in the statement. ''If small deviations from Einstein's theory occur, we should be able to see them." EHI would initially function apart from EHT, but a hybrid system to combine space observations with those taken from the ground could be a possibility. 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Readable Markdown	![In space, the Event Horizon Imager (currently at concept stage) could have a resolution more than five times that of the Event Horizon Telescope on Earth, which took the first-ever picture of a black hole. Left: Model of supermassive black hole Sagittarius A\* at an observation frequency of 230 GHz. Right: A simulation of what type of image EHT could produce of Sagittarius A\.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/27tMAwWoLUZhdB6cFspQgP.jpg) In space, the Event Horizon Imager (currently at concept stage) could have a resolution more than five times that of the Event Horizon Telescope on Earth, which took the first-ever picture of a black hole. Left: Model of supermassive black hole Sagittarius A\ at an observation frequency of 230 GHz. Right: A simulation of what type of image EHT could produce of Sagittarius A\. (Image credit: F. Roelofs/M. Moscibrodzka/Radboud University) The [first-ever photo of a black hole](https://www.space.com/first-black-hole-photo-by-event-horizon-telescope.html) amazed people across the world. Now, astronomers are aiming to take even sharper pictures of these enigmatic structures by sending radio telescopes into space. The historic photo became public on April 10, when the worldwide research collaboration known as [Event Horizon Telescope (EHT)](https://www.space.com/event-horizon-telescope.html) unveiled the hazy but nevertheless incredible photo of the supermassive black hole at the center of the galaxy Messier 87. Related:* [The Future of Black Hole Photography: What's Next for the Event Horizon Telescope](https://www.space.com/black-hole-photography-event-horizon-telescope-future.html) The resolution of a radio image is limited by the size of the telescope that receives the signal, and that's why EHT used a network of dish telescopes around the world to essentially turn Earth into a planet-size virtual telescope. By expanding the distances between the radio observations, astronomers could someday present the public with a clearer, more detailed view of a black hole, researchers [said in a statement](https://www.ru.nl/english/news-agenda/news/vm/imapp/astrophysics/2019/telescopes-space-even-sharper-images-black-holes/) from Radboud University. "There are lots of advantages to using satellites instead of permanent radio telescopes on Earth, as with the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT)," Freek Roelofs, a researcher at Radboud University and lead author of an article describing this potential project, said in the statement. ![The Event Horizon Telescope, a planet-scale array of eight ground-based radio telescopes forged through international collaboration, captured this image of the supermassive black hole and its shadow that\&\#039;s in the center of the galaxy M87.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/V4q7tR2uNk9f3Nqfeds2Yn.jpg) The Event Horizon Telescope, a planet-scale array of eight ground-based radio telescopes forged through international collaboration, captured this image of the supermassive black hole and its shadow that's in the center of the galaxy M87. (Image credit: EHT Collaboration) "In space, you can make observations at higher radio frequencies, because the frequencies from Earth are filtered out by the atmosphere," Roelofs added. "The distances between the telescopes in space are also larger. This allows us to take a big step forward. We would be able to take images with a resolution more than five times what is possible with the EHT." Breaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more\! A crisper look would offer more than just aesthetics. According to the statement, imagery by EHI could be used to test Einstein's [Theory of General Relativity](https://www.space.com/17661-theory-general-relativity.html) in greater detail, because ''you can take near perfect images to see the real details of black holes,'' Heino Falcke, radio astronomer at Radboud University and co-author on the new work, said in the statement. ''If small deviations from Einstein's theory occur, we should be able to see them." EHI would initially function apart from EHT, but a hybrid system to combine space observations with those taken from the ground could be a possibility. The plans are detailed in a [forthcoming article](https://www.aanda.org/component/article?access=doi&doi=10.1051/0004-6361/201732423) in the scientific journal Astronomy & Astrophysics. - [Google Doodle Celebrates the 1st Black Hole Image by the Event Horizon Telescope](https://www.space.com/first-black-hole-image-google-doodle.html) - [What Exactly Is a Black Hole Event Horizon (and What Happens There)?](https://www.space.com/black-holes-event-horizon-explained.html) - [The Best Hubble Space Telescope Images of All Time\!](https://www.space.com/best-hubble-space-telescope-images.html) Follow Doris Elin Salazar on Twitter [@salazar\_elin](https://twitter.com/salazar_elin). 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