Milky Way’s Supermassive Black Hole is More Active than Previously Thought

The accretion disk orbiting Sagittarius A* is emitting a constant stream of flares with no periods of rest, according to an analysis of new data from the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope. The post Milky Way’s Supermassive Black Hole is More Active than Previously Thought appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.

Feb 19, 2025 - 11:30
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Milky Way’s Supermassive Black Hole is More Active than Previously Thought
This artist’s concept portrays the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way Galaxy, known as Sagittarius A*. Image credit: NASA / ESA / CSA / Ralf Crawford, STScI.

The accretion disk orbiting Sagittarius A* is emitting a constant stream of flares with no periods of rest, according to an analysis of new data from the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope.

The post Milky Way’s Supermassive Black Hole is More Active than Previously Thought appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.

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