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First-Ever Photo of Milky Way's Black Hole Not Accurate, Scientists Claim

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A trio of Japanese astronomers challenged the accuracy of the first -ever image showing the supermassive black hole that lies at the heart of our galaxy.

If confirmed, the findings would indicate that the image may not be a true reflection of the black hole's appearance.

The original image was released in 2022 by an international team known as the Event Horizon Telescope Collaboration .

Scientists believe that most large galaxies have supermassive black holes like Sagittarius A

at their centers.

The Event Horizon Telescope Collaboration ( 2019 ). First M87 Event Horizon telescope Results. I. The Shadow of the Supermassive Black Hole in the Center of the Milky Way ..