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James Webb Captures Stunning View of M87 Black Hole Jet

10/2/2025

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The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) provided the clearest infrared view of the M87 black-hole jet, 55 million light-years away.
The jet appears as a pink ribbon with bright knots; a faint counter-jet moves away, and a spiral structure includes knot L and component HST-1.
Researchers isolated the jet's light from starlight and dust, revealing shocks and synchrotron acceleration.

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Story summary

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) provided the clearest infrared view of the M87 black-hole jet, 55 million light-years away.
The jet appears as a pink ribbon with bright knots; a faint counter-jet moves away, and a spiral structure includes knot L and component HST-1.
Researchers isolated the jet's light from starlight and dust, revealing shocks and synchrotron acceleration.