Portal origin URL: NASA’s IXPE Reveals Shape, Orientation of Hot Matter Around Black HolePortal origin nid: 483772Published: Thursday, November 3, 2022 - 13:00Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal text teaser: Cygnus X-1, discovered in 1964, was the first cosmic object ever identified as containing a black hole. Now, NASA telescopes have teamed up to reveal new details about the configuration of hot matter surrounding this famous black hole.Portal image: This is an artists's impression. A large blue sphere is on the left with a yellow spiral of a black hold is in the middle of the photo.