Milky Way black hole winds observed
Scientists have finally revealed gentle winds emanating from the black hole at the center of the Milky Way galaxy, known as Sagittarius A*, after nearly 50 years of attempts. The discovery is based on data from the ALMA and Chandra observatories, which showed a hot gas-filled cavity resulting from these winds, estimated to have an energy level that can only be produced by a supermassive black hole. Sagittarius A* is located about 26,000 light-years from Earth, with a mass approximately four million times that of the Sun. Despite its quiescent state, it significantly influences its surrounding environment.
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