Our galaxy, the Milky Way, is home to multiple wonders. There is our biggest star, VY Canis Majoris, the column-like structures known as the Pillars of Creation, and, in the middle of it all, a ...
We are living in a golden age of Milky Way research and exploration. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The Milky Way is a barred ...
Although supermassive black holes—such as Sagittarius A* (Sgr A*) at the heart of our galaxy—are known for their voracious appetites, they also expel a lot of material at super-fast speeds. Scientists ...