February 16, 2017
"Scientists believe they are on the verge of obtaining the first ever picture of a black hole.
They have built an Earth-sized "virtual telescope" by linking a large array of radio receivers - from the South Pole, to Hawaii, to the Americas and Europe.
There is optimism that observations to be conducted during 5-14 April could finally deliver the long-sought prize."
"Event Horizon Telescope ready to image black hole" by Jonathan Amos for BBC News
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