Astronomers Detect 'Gentle Breeze' from Milky Way's Supermassive Black Hole

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Published: 2026-06-04
Category: science
Source: Science News
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After five decades, astronomers have observed evidence of a mild wind emanating from Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way. New observations reveal a cone-shaped path consistent with a hot wind, confirming a long-held theory. This discovery suggests that even quiet black holes produce these 'gentle breezes.'

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