Spiral magnetic fields observed around Milky Way's central black hole

Spiral magnetic fields observed around Milky Way's central black hole

Space Daily

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Berlin, Germany (SPX) Mar 28, 2024

In a groundbreaking study, the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) team has provided new insights into the complex environment surrounding the Milky Way's supermassive black hole, Sagittarius A* (Sgr A*), located 27,000 light-years from Earth. This latest research unveils images of spiral magnetic fields encircling Sgr A*, a phenomenon previously observed in the larger M87* black hole, suggesting pote

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