Rapid-Fire Light Show from Milky Way's Central Black Hole | Webb Telescope
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has captured the most detailed look yet at the heart of our galaxy. Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at its core, is constantly flaring with no breaks.
Webb’s Near Infrared Camera (NIRCam) observed the black hole for a year, revealing unpredictable bursts of light. Scientists believe smaller flickers come from turbulence, while the biggest flares result from magnetic fields colliding.
These findings help us better understand how black holes shape their surroundings. Sagittarius A* is more active than expected, offering a rare look at the forces driving our galaxy.
The James Webb Space Telescope is the world’s premier space science observatory. Webb is solving mysteries in our solar system, looking beyond to distant worlds around other stars, and probing the mysterious structures and origins of our universe and our place in it. Webb is an international program led by NASA with its partners, the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA).
Video Credit: NASA
Duration: 2 minutes
Release Date: Feb. 20, 2025
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