Mapping our cosmic neighborhood
The monster at the center
The Milky Way in human culture
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Master of The Milky Way galaxy
artiteacher In 2022, scientists revealed the first photo of the black hole's shadow.
artiteacher Stars near the galactic center orbit an invisible point at incredible speeds.
Black hole mass: Sagittarius A* has a mass equal to about 4 million Suns, yet its physical diameter is smaller than the orbit of Mercury.
A region of space having a gravitational field so intense that no matter or radiation can escape. In 2022, the Event Horizon Telescope captured the first direct image of Sagittarius A.
What is the name of the star used by astronomers to prove the existence of Sagittarius A* by tracking its rapid 16-year orbit?
What type of electromagnetic radiation is best suited to pierce the dust clouds blocking the galactic center?
What color was the glowing ring of gas in the famous 2022 image of Sagittarius A*?
Which international collaboration captured the first image of Sagittarius A* in 2022?
What is the name of the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way?