Artwork of the central region of the Milky Way

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Artwork of the central region of the Milky Way

The Milky Way centre. Map of an area 1000 light years across centred on the core of our Milky Way galaxy. The bright source at centre is Sagittarius A, which coincides with the galaxys core. At its very centre is Sagittarius A*, which probably houses a black hole weighing about 3 million solar masses. The galaxys centre is surrounded by a ring of gas (pink) whose emission was detected in the radio waveband. The outer ring is formed by molecular clouds (orange), and clouds of neutral hydrogen (yellow) and ionised hydrogen (pink). The Henbest/Baum galaxy map is based on the locations of 1500 bright stars, nebulae and other objects

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Cosmology Galactic Centre Galaxy

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This print showcases the mesmerizing artwork of the central region of our Milky Way galaxy. Spanning an area 1000 light years across, this map is centered on the core of our galactic home. At the heart of it all lies Sagittarius A, a brilliant source that coincides with the galactic core. Deep within this luminous center resides Sagittarius A*, believed to harbor a black hole weighing an astonishing 3 million times more than our Sun. Surrounding the galactic center is a stunning ring of gas, emitting a soft pink hue as detected in the radio waveband. This ethereal outer ring is composed of molecular clouds painted in shades of orange, intermingled with clouds of neutral hydrogen glowing in vibrant yellow and ionized hydrogen casting hues reminiscent of delicate pink petals. The Henbest/Baum galaxy map serves as the foundation for this extraordinary piece, meticulously crafted based on precise locations derived from 1500 bright stars, nebulae, and other celestial objects. It seamlessly blends science and artistry to offer us a glimpse into one of nature's most awe-inspiring wonders. Transport yourself into realms beyond imagination as you explore this masterpiece capturing not only scientific knowledge but also evoking wonderment at the vastness and beauty that lie within our cosmic neighborhood.

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