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NAWebb captured the most detailed look yet at the heart of our galaxy. Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at its core, is constantly flaring with no breaks.
Webb’s NIRCam observed the black hole over the course of a year, revealing unpredictable bursts of light. Scientists believe smaller flickers come from turbulence, while the biggest flares result from magnetic fields colliding.
These findings help us better understand how black holes shape their surroundings. Sagittarius A* is more active than expected, offering a rare look at the forces driving our galaxy.
Credit: NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center
Lead Producer: Paul Morris
Opening Black Hole Visualization:
Producer: Scott Wiessinger
Visualizer:Jeremy Schnittman
Computer support: Brian Powell
Music Credit: "Miniature Universe" by Geoffrey Wilkinson [PRS] via True Stories [PRS], and Universal Production Music.
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