Watch: Scientists have revealed the most detailed video of a black hole jet ever taken after 27 years of observations - Live Science
Scientists have created a high-definition, AI-enhanced video of a black hole jet using 27 years of observational data. The project utilized the Kine neural network to process 116 images of the blazar 3C 345, achieving unprecedented resolution.
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This advancement demonstrates the growing utility of AI in processing astronomical data to visualize complex cosmic phenomena.
Researchers combined 100-plus images of a single black hole into an AI-powered video to chart the activity of a mighty blazar's jet.
By Elizabeth Howell Edited by Laura Mondrag n , Brandon Specktor Published 9 September 2026 In News When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here's how it works .
Copy link Facebook X Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Astronomers just dropped a video 27 years in the making: the highest-definition animation of a gargantuan black hole jet blasting out of a distant galaxy and twisting off into space.
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