[ESA] The new observations provide the most detailed mid-infrared view yet of the highly evolved star IRS 3, which is located just 0.55 light-years from Sagittarius A*, the Milky Way […]
Sagittarius A*
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A Stellar Envelope Near The Black Hole Sgr A* Contains Water
[University of Cologne] Studies of the star IRS 3, located near the black hole at the centre of our galaxy, suggest that the star is emitting large quantities of gas […]
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Astrochemistry: Dust And Water Spotted Close To A Giant Black Hole
[ESA]. Using the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope, an international team of astronomers have discovered that dust and water can form and survive surprisingly close to the supermassive black hole […]
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Webb’s View Of The Galactic Center. 500,000+ Stars. How Many Have Life-bearing Worlds?
The latest image from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope shows a portion of the dense center of our galaxy in unprecedented detail, including never-before-seen features astronomers have yet to explain. […]