Tag #Milky Way

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Sag A*'s Rapid Rotation: Implications for Mass Accretion and Galactic Evolution

Sag A*, the Milky Way's central supermassive black hole, rotates rapidly, suggesting significant mass accretion from its dense gas environment, influencing star formation rates and galactic evolution; this extreme environment challenges universal star formation laws.

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James Webb Telescope Reveals Unprecedented Flares Near Milky Way's Black Hole

Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers observed unprecedented, daily flares near the Milky Way's supermassive black hole, Sagittarius A*, over 48 hours, revealing its highly energetic and seemingly random activity, with implications for galactic evolution.

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Interstellar Material from Alpha Centauri Found in Our Solar System

A new study uses simulations to show that millions of objects, from asteroids to microscopic particles, originating from the Alpha Centauri system, may be present in our solar system; this influx peaks in about 28,000 years when Alpha Centauri is closest to us.

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ISS Video Showcases Unparalleled Milky Way View

NASA released a video on December 4th showcasing the Milky Way galaxy as viewed from the International Space Station, highlighting the clarity of the view compared to Earth-based observations due to the station's high orbit and lack of light pollution.

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NASA Delays Launch of SPHEREx and PUNCH Space Missions

NASA's SPHEREx and PUNCH missions, initially set to launch on February 28th from Vandenberg Space Force Base, have been delayed due to rocket checkouts and integration issues; a new launch date in April is pending.

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James Webb Reveals Constant Flaring Activity of Milky Way's Supermassive Black Hole

The James Webb Space Telescope's NIRCam observed Sagittarius A*, revealing constant intense flaring activity with flares ranging from seconds to months, challenging prior models. The accretion disk produced 5-6 major flares daily, exhibiting a constantly changing, seemingly random light show.

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"JWST Captures Unprecedented Image of Early Galaxy Formation"

"The James Webb Space Telescope has imaged a distant galaxy, nicknamed 'Sparkler,' revealing ten distinct star clusters in various colors, providing unprecedented insight into early galaxy formation, 600 million years after the Big Bang, and resembling our Milky Way's formative stages."

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