The first image of a black hole in the Milky Way has excited the space technology world.

It's not the first time a black hole has been photographed, but it's the first one in our galaxy... about 27,000 light years away and weighing 4 million times the mass of our sun.

It prompted Millsy at Midday host Steve Mills to ask listeners what they would chuck in a black hole, after speaking to Australian astronomer-at-large Fred Watson about the remarkable achievement.

The first image of a black hole in the Milky Way has excited the space technology world.
It's not the first time a black hole has been photographed, but it's the first one in our galaxy... about 27,000 light years away and weighing 4 million times the mass of our sun.
It prompted Millsy at Midday host Steve Mills to ask listeners what they would chuck in a black hole, after speaking to Australian astronomer-at-large Fred Watson about the remarkable achievement.

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Afternoons with Julie-anne Sprague will break down the issues that matter to you.
It’s a conversation with the people of Perth where you’ll get to know more than just the headline. It connects you with some of the country’s leading experts in health, property and technology.
As well as the latest news, you’ll get informative tips and advice on everything from keeping your garden in bloom to the best travel spots, as well as behind-the-scenes takes on your favourite sports teams.
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