How long ago was the first photo of a black hole?

The first photo of a black hole was 7 years ago.

The first photo of a black hole was released on April 10, 2019. That's 7 years, 5 months and 17 days.

as of September 2026

It took a planet-sized network of telescopes.

The first photo of a black hole turns 10 on April 10, 2029.

If you were born before April 10, 2019, you're older than the first photo of a black hole.

Mind-bender: The first photo of a black hole is closer in time to Frozen's release (2013) than to today.

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