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First images of a black hole offer a glimpse of the invisible | Learn English phrase ‘to come into focus’
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First images of a black hole offer a glimpse of the invisible | Learn English phrase ‘to come into focus’
FromPlain English | Improve your English with current events
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Length:
21 minutes
Released:
Apr 18, 2019
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Podcast episode
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For the first time ever, a black hole, one of the greatest mysteries of the universe, has been captured in an image. Scientists released the image of radio waves surrounding a black hole in the constellation Virgo after years of analyzing data collected from eight telescopes around the world. The image confirms many aspects of Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity. Plus, learn the English phrase “come into focus.” Read the full transcript of this episode at http://www.plainenglish.com/147 Transcripts are always free and available now! ¿Hablas español? Você fala português? Parles-tu français? 你会说中文吗?日本語を話せますか? The episode transcripts include instant translations from English to Spanish, Portuguese, French, Chinese, Italian and Japanese. Hover over or tap a highlighted word for the translation. Connect with Jeff on Twitter (@PlainEnglishPod) and Facebook (PlainEnglishPod). Or e-mail jeff@plainenglish.com **NEW** Connect with us on WhatsApp! Send a message to +1 312 967-8757 and add us to your contacts to receive messages from Jeff and JR! If you like the program, please leave a review or rating wherever you listen. It will help others discover the program. Never miss an episode! Sign up to receive updates from Plain English at http://www.plainenglish.com/mail Subscribers get exclusive links for further reading and additional practice with common English words and phrases. Learn English the fun way: with a podcast in English! Listen to an American English podcast that you enjoy and understand -- all at a slower speed than normal. | Aprende inglés gratis en línea con nuestro curso. Se habla a una velocidad lenta para que todos entiendan. ¡Aprende ingles con nosotros ahora! | Aprenda Inglês online grátis com o Plain English, a uma velocidade menor, para que todos possam entender.
Released:
Apr 18, 2019
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Podcast episode
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