What significant astronomical event was revealed to the world on April 10th?
The Real Science of the EHT Black Hole

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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A new type of star
The collision of two galaxies
The first image of a black hole
The discovery of a new planet
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the estimated mass of the M87 black hole?
Less than the mass of the Sun
Equal to the mass of the Sun
Several million times the mass of the Sun
Several billion times the mass of the Sun
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What technique was crucial in capturing the image of the M87 black hole?
Astrometry
Interferometry
Spectroscopy
Photometry
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was one of the challenges in observing the M87 black hole?
The lack of advanced technology
The need for a global network of telescopes
Its small size compared to other black holes
Its proximity to Earth
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary advantage of using interferometry in astronomy?
It measures the temperature of stars
It improves the resolution of images
It allows for the detection of new planets
It increases the brightness of distant objects
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the photon sphere in the context of a black hole?
A region where light can orbit the black hole
The outermost layer of a black hole
The area where matter is ejected from the black hole
The center of the black hole
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of radiation is primarily observed by the Event Horizon Telescope?
X-ray radiation
Synchrotron radiation
Gamma radiation
Thermal radiation
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