Astronomers capture first image of black hole at center of Milky Way, now what?

Astronomers captured the first image of the black hole at the center of our Milky Way galaxy.
The "historic breakthrough" offers an unprecedented look at the supermassive object driving the evolution of our galaxy. I was able to speak with Harvard astronomer Jonathan McDowell about this EXCITING development. I also was able to get a dang microphone for making my videos! So much excitement in one video!

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[timpadgett]

Thanks for this one, Dr. McDowell answered almost all of my questions plus a few I didn't know I had. Great job Ellie, and good luck going full-time!

[JohnSostrom]

As always your interviews are extremely enlightening and spot on. Thank you once more and keep up the good work.

[minerwilly]

You look great and are always immaculately turned out. You should be close to the camera to get your money's worth ;)

Seriously though this is an incredible moment for science. The technical challenge of capturing an image like that is absolutely massive.

What a time to be alive!

[jebediahkerman]

As always, I am smarter after watching your video, Ellie! Keep 'em coming. 👍

[wallykramer]

The new microphone is a big improvement which has some great side benefits: like seeing your great figure! And finally getting rid of those pesky audio level transitions.

Great video on the confusion over the center of our galaxy.

[Garethasaurus]

Eating pizza, watching Johnathan and Ellie talking about the most powerful thing in the could I enjoy this moment any more? 💫❤️

[jamesmihalcik]

Fantastic! Jonathan brought a much-needed history of the reveal. I've had a LARGE representation of the black hole (airbrushed artwork wall hanging) since the eighties. Ya, I can be "out there" a bit. :) Congratulations on going full-time!!

[bimmergeezer]

"Ellie in Space" full-time. I couldn't be happier with this Great News! Thank you Ellie,

[jennyelizabeth]

I'm only sorry that it took me so long to watch the whole video. I love 💕 your interviews with Jonathan (he's the dude) McDowall. Good mic too. Good for you. I like what you do. I look forward to seeing you in the future.🙂🎉💐

[SteveGouldinSpain]

This video is awesome. You're doing a fantistic job Ellie! Good luck going indy! (I didn't get a donut either!)

[richardloewen]

19 or 20 years ago, near my admin's office in my university, I saw a corridor-posted piece of paper displaying updated (to that date) stellar trajectories near this black hole. No fancy graphics. Just shown trajectory arcs, each crossed-marked with annual location data. Emerging clues. No complete orbits yet amassed, at that time, but some about 70% revealed. I had goosebumps upon goosebumps, gazing on that piece of paper for about 5 minutes. NOW... with all this update, I'm even more emotionally loaded. Thanks, Elle, for this detailed interview!

[Rbobbe]

Well done! I really loved this. I've been fascinated with Black Holes since I was 3, basically once I stopped having nightmares about them! lol Dr McDowell explained it all really well. Thank you for bringing this to us and congratulations on the new mic and going full time! :)

[bimmergeezer]

No Ellie, you can never be too close to the camera!

[kenhelmers]

So pretty in pink, now with sound to match! Thanks for bringing Jonathan to us again!

[wordsmith]

I could listen to this guy all day. You found a terrific resource.

[RoyceBair]

Like your new mike :) More importantly, I'm so happy for your deeper plunge into this important subject.

[anthoneyking]

Wow Ellie the new Mic is awesome thank you it was a good buy

[jessicam]

A BIG CONGRATS ELLIE TO YOU GOING FULL TIME It’s a cute video about your mic and being in the camera keep the good work up🚀🚀

[papawheelie]

I suppose the next big thing in television advertising will be some lawyer saying "if you or a loved one has been affected by a black hole, you may be eligible for compensation". The fun never ends! Great job Ellie and Johnathan!

[F_KNT_D]

Congratulations on your decision to stay with YouTube full time. Good luck on the next chapter of your life.