The moment was exhilarating for the many astronomers who had set their eyes on the feat for a long time. Their efforts, time and considerable resources had delivered a prized possession as they shared news of their success with the world in Paris recently.

Among the take-away from the occasion is the affirmation of the power of collaboration in tackling puzzling constructs and challenges. They did not focus on constructing a giant telescope rather they combined many observatories to deliver the prize that had been somewhat elusive for decades.

The extraordinary photo, which has been analysed by many experts from numerous institutions has been published in the journal, Astrophysical Journal Letters.