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New Filaments Uncover Milky Way's Turbulent Heart

3/19/2025

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Astronomers at the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) have unveiled slender filaments in the Milky Way's heart, revealing the dynamic dance of gas and dust. These structures, shaped by shock processes, illuminate the delicate balance of material flow around the supermassive black hole, offering a glimpse into the galaxy's turbulent life cycle.

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Astronomers at the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) have unveiled slender filaments in the Milky Way's heart, revealing the dynamic dance of gas and dust. These structures, shaped by shock processes, illuminate the delicate balance of material flow around the supermassive black hole, offering a glimpse into the galaxy's turbulent life cycle.