Scientists have discovered signs of a cosmic wind emanating from the Milky Way's supermassive black hole, addressing a long-standing mystery about its unusual quietness.
The finding was published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters
Jun 17, 2026
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What's the storyAstronomers have discovered evidence of a cosmic wind emanating from Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the center of our Milky Way.
The finding, published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters, could explain why this particular black hole has remained so quiet for over five decades.
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