Yale astrophysicist on unlocking the mystery of black holes and dark matter In 2019, the first up-close image of a black hole was recorded. And yet, so much about them, their bizarre properties and the role they play in the universe remains a mystery. The distinguished Yale astrophysicist Priya Natarajan dives into black holes and dark matter in her lecture and book: Mapping The Heavens. Social Sharing CBC Radio · Posted: May 15, 2020 1:08 PM ET | Last Updated: November 6, 2020 The silhouette of the supermassive black hole that resides in the centre of the galaxy M87, outlined by emission ...