Massive merger: Study reveals evidence for origin of supermassive black hole at galaxy's center

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Researchers have discovered compelling evidence suggesting that the supermassive black hole at the center of our Milky Way galaxy, known as Sagittarius A* (Sgr A*), is likely the result of a past cosmic merger. The study builds on recent observations from the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT), which captured the first direct image of Sgr A* in 2022.

Massive merger: Study reveals evidence for origin of supermassive black hole at galaxy's center." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 6 September 2024. <www.sciencedaily.comUniversity of Nevada, Las Vegas. . Massive merger: Study reveals evidence for origin of supermassive black hole at galaxy's center.University of Nevada, Las Vegas."Massive merger: Study reveals evidence for origin of supermassive black hole at galaxy's center." ScienceDaily. www.sciencedaily.

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