How EHT Imaged a Black Hole

Explore the groundbreaking work of 2020 Breakthrough Prize winner Shep Doeleman in this 33-minute World Science Festival presentation. Delve into the methods used by the Event Horizon Telescope team to capture the first-ever photograph of a black hole, confirming Einstein's theories and opening new avenues for studying these enigmatic cosmic objects. Learn about the Galaxy of Hercules A, Schwarzschild radius, and the concept of infinite resolution goggles. Discover the principles behind Very Long Baseline Interferometry, telescope arrays, and the role of Moore's Law in advancing astronomical research. Journey through the universe, explore the event horizon, and gain insights into the collaborative process that led to this monumental achievement. Uncover the secrets behind creating a virtual aperture and get a glimpse of future developments in black hole imaging.