Tag: Sagittarius A*
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Scientists detect possible wind from the Milky Way’s supermassive black hole
Introduction: A new clue from the heart of the Milky Way For years, the supermassive black hole at the center of our Milky Way—known as Sagittarius A* (Sgr A*)—has reminded us that galaxies are not calm, static islands in space. While it is relatively quiet compared with the blazing beasts that light up quasars elsewhere,…
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Wind Blows from the Milky Way’s Black Hole: Evidence Emerges
What the discovery suggests For decades, scientists have watched supermassive black holes at the centers of galaxies both consume material and, on occasion, spew it back into space as powerful outflows. While some active galaxies proudly display dramatic jets, our Milky Way’s own Sagittarius A* has long appeared unusually quiet. The latest observations, however, hint…
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Wind from Sagittarius A*: Evidence of a Galactic Black Hole
Scientists spot a ‘wind’ blowing from the Milky Way’s center For years, astronomers have watched the Milky Way’s core with a mix of curiosity and caution. At the center lies Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole that anchors our galaxy. While many black holes are famous for the spectacular jets they spew into space, Sagittarius…