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New Discoveries in Cosmic Phenomena from M87
In a remarkable advancement of astronomical research, new findings have emerged from the study of the distant galaxy Messier 87 (M87). Located around 50 million light-years from Earth, M87 is home to a supermassive black hole known as M87*, which was the first black hole to be photographed in history. Recent studies, published in the journal Astronomy and Astrophysics, provide insight into the behaviors of matter in the vicinity of this cosmic giant, revealing astonishing dynamics and characteristics of the black hole.