Scientists close to first sighting of black hole in the Milky Way

International team say 'spectacular' data hints at historic breakthrough

Astronomers attempting to capture the first images of the black hole at the heart of the Milky Way have given early hints that the ambitious project has been successful.

The observations, by the Event Horizon Telescope, are expected to be unveiled in the spring in one of the most eagerly awaited scientific announcements of 2019. Now, a senior scientist on the project has said "spectacular" data was gathered during observations of two black holes, including Sagittarius A* at the centre of our own galaxy.