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Meet the woman who made history with the first black hole image

At just 29 years old, computer scientist Katie Bouman is receiving global praise for her groundbreaking work in developing the algorithm that produced the first-ever image of a black hole.

Dr. Bouman led a team in creating a computer program that made this remarkable photo possible, capturing a halo of dust and gas 500 million trillion km from Earth, an achievement once deemed impossible.

Excitement filled the air as Dr. Bouman eagerly watched the image come to life on her laptop, a moment she had been working towards for three years during her time at MIT.

This remarkable achievement was made …

Source video: Washington Post on YouTube

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Source: bbc.com

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