What does it look like near a supermassive black hole? With today’s best models and instruments, astronomers are closing in on the comparatively tiny regions around supermassive black holes.

(NEW YORK) -- The stuff of astrophysics dreams could come true on Wednesday.An international consortium of scientists is expected to release the first ever photos of a black hole. Black holes are ...

Seeing a black hole could confirm our understanding of the laws of physics — or upend it.

The Event Horizon Telescope is expected to release the first image of a black hole on Wednesday. In preparation for what might be a momentous day, here’s what you need to know.