In a recent discovery, astronomers have found a unique phenomenon occurring in the center of The Milky Way. Hot gas has been observed rising up a peculiar “chimney”, away from the super-massive black hole known as Sagittarius A* (Sgr A*). This finding was detailed in a new study published in The Astrophysical Journal, as reported on NASA’s website.
The discovery was made possible through data collected by the Chandra X-ray Observatory, a crucial tool in studying celestial phenomena.
As an organization dedicated to scientific discovery, aeronautics, astronautics, planetary research, space technologies, and education, NASA is involved in various projects. Some of the most renowned NASA missions include Apollo, which landed the first humans on the moon; Voyager, which explored the outer planets of our solar system; Hubble, which provided groundbreaking images of distant galaxies; and the International Space Station (ISS), an international space laboratory.
NASA also collaborates with space agencies globally, such as the European Space Agency (ESA), Roscosmos, the Chinese National Space Administration (CNSA), among others. The overarching goal of NASA is to enhance humanity’s understanding of the Universe and utilize this knowledge for the betterment of society.