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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:astronomy
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| gptkbp:advances |
improved imaging techniques
improved sensitivity |
| gptkbp:affiliated_with |
over 200 researchers
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| gptkbp:aims_to_improve |
supermassive black holes
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| gptkbp:analysis |
advanced techniques
collaborative effort complex algorithms |
| gptkbp:artistic_expression |
scientific analysis
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Event_Horizon_Telescope_Collaboration
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| gptkbp:captures |
gptkb:M87*
first image of a black hole |
| gptkbp:challenges |
data processing speed
synchronizing data synchronizing telescopes |
| gptkbp:collaborated_with |
international research teams
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| gptkbp:collaboration |
gptkb:international_collaboration
gptkb:2012 gptkb:Data_Analytics multinational interdisciplinary multiple observatories multi-institutional |
| gptkbp:collaborations |
universities and research institutions
global scientific community |
| gptkbp:collaborator |
over 200 scientists
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| gptkbp:collection |
gptkb:very_long_baseline_interferometry
global network synchronized observations synchronous observation |
| gptkbp:community |
astrophysicists
international partnerships |
| gptkbp:community_engagement |
educational outreach
outreach programs |
| gptkbp:community_outreach |
public lectures
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| gptkbp:conference |
presentations and discussions
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| gptkbp:consists_of |
network of radio telescopes
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| gptkbp:contributes_to |
the field of astrophysics
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| gptkbp:contribution |
black hole imaging techniques
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| gptkbp:data_transmission |
high-speed networks
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| gptkbp:designed_for |
observing black holes
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| gptkbp:educational_value |
inspiring future scientists
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| gptkbp:field_of_study |
gptkb:astronomy
astrophysics |
| gptkbp:frequency |
1.3 mm
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| gptkbp:funding |
gptkb:National_Science_Foundation
grants and donations various national science foundations |
| gptkbp:future_plans |
expand network
observe more black holes |
| gptkbp:future_prospects |
exploration of other galaxies
explore other celestial phenomena |
| gptkbp:goal |
study black hole physics
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| gptkbp:has_a_focus_on |
supermassive black holes
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| gptkbp:has_impact_on |
black hole research
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| gptkbp:historical_achievement |
gptkb:first_black_hole_image
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Event Horizon Telescope
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| gptkbp:image |
gptkb:M87_black_hole
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| gptkbp:image_processing |
gptkb:very_long_baseline_interferometry
high-performance computing collaborative effort complex algorithms |
| gptkbp:image_publication |
April 2019
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| gptkbp:image_released |
April 10, 2019
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| gptkbp:image_significance |
first direct visual evidence of black holes
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| gptkbp:impact |
highly influential
advancement of black hole research enhanced understanding of gravity advancing black hole research |
| gptkbp:innovation |
high-resolution imaging
data processing techniques next-generation telescopes radio astronomy technology synchronization methods |
| gptkbp:involved_technology |
high-frequency radio antennas
|
| gptkbp:is_based_in |
multiple locations worldwide
|
| gptkbp:is_debated_in |
nature of black holes
|
| gptkbp:is_designed_to |
capture images of black holes
|
| gptkbp:key_people |
gptkb:Sheperd_Doeleman
|
| gptkbp:launched_in |
gptkb:2017
in 2017 |
| gptkbp:lead_institution |
gptkb:Harvard-Smithsonian_Center_for_Astrophysics
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| gptkbp:lighting |
April 2017
|
| gptkbp:location_of_observations |
multiple radio observatories
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| gptkbp:location_of_telescopes |
gptkb:Chile
gptkb:Hawaii gptkb:Spain gptkb:Antarctica gptkb:Arizona |
| gptkbp:media_coverage |
global news outlets
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| gptkbp:network |
eight radio observatories
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| gptkbp:notable_achievement |
first direct visual evidence of a black hole
first image of a black hole |
| gptkbp:notable_publication |
gptkb:2019
gptkb:The_Astrophysical_Journal_Letters |
| gptkbp:notable_work |
shadow of a black hole
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| gptkbp:operated_by |
gptkb:international_collaboration
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| gptkbp:operational_area |
Earth's surface
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| gptkbp:operational_since |
gptkb:2017
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| gptkbp:operational_use |
synchronous observation
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Event_Horizon_Telescope_Collaboration
|
| gptkbp:partnerships |
universities and research institutions
|
| gptkbp:produced |
image of M87*
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| gptkbp:project |
gptkb:Black_Hole_Initiative
the Event Horizon Telescope Collaboration |
| gptkbp:provides_information_on |
open access policies
open access |
| gptkbp:public_interest |
high
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| gptkbp:publication |
numerous articles
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| gptkbp:publications |
gptkb:Nature
gptkb:Science gptkb:Monthly_Notices_of_the_Royal_Astronomical_Society gptkb:Astrophysical_Journal peer-reviewed journals increased interest in astrophysics |
| gptkbp:released |
April 2019
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| gptkbp:research |
synchronized observations
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| gptkbp:research_focus |
supermassive black holes
event horizon phenomena |
| gptkbp:research_output |
new theories of black holes
advancements in black hole imaging |
| gptkbp:resolution |
high resolution
event horizon scale unprecedented detail 20 microarcseconds |
| gptkbp:scientific_classification |
awards and honors
Nobel Prize discussions |
| gptkbp:scientific_goals |
test general relativity
understanding cosmic phenomena study the physics of black holes explore cosmic phenomena map black hole shadows study accretion processes understand jet formation |
| gptkbp:storage |
petabytes of data
massive data sets |
| gptkbp:uses |
gptkb:very_long_baseline_interferometry
very long baseline interferometry (VLBI) |
| gptkbp:uses_technology |
radio interferometry
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:supermassive_black_hole
gptkb:Sagittarius_A* |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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