A simulated image—a rendering—of the turbulent hot gas in the extreme environment around a supermassive black hole. Credit: University of Arizona

Has a Black Hole Really Been Photographed?

Black holes can’t be seen. But some media say a photo of one will be released April 10. Hmm.

UPDATE: The observations have been released. See the new story: Black Hole’s Shadow Seen for the First Time. The article below remains as originally published.