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Milky Way galactic centre, composite image. This image is around 250 light years across. It shows the centre of the Milky Way galaxy, located 26, 000 light years from Earth in the constellation Sagittarius. The data is from NASAs Great Observatories: near-infrared data from the Hubble Space Telescope (yellow), infrared data from the Spitzer Space Telescope (red), and X-ray data from the Chandra X-ray Observatory (blue and violet). The supermassive black hole at the centre of the galaxy is the bright region at centre right. The X-ray source at far left (blue) is thought to be a neutron star or black hole. Image published in 2009

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2009 Acis Advanced Ccd Imaging Spectrometer Astrophysical Astrophysics Black Hole Composite Galactic Centre Galaxy Great Observatories Great Observatory Hubble Space Telescope Infra Red Milky Way Nasa Nebula Nebulae Neutron Star Sagittarius Spitzer Space Telescope Supermassive Black Hole Universe X Ray Dust Clouds Galactic Center


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This breathtaking composite image captures the awe-inspiring beauty of the Milky Way galactic centre, spanning an incredible 250 light years across. Located approximately 26,000 light years away from Earth in the constellation Sagittarius, this mesmerizing photograph combines data collected by NASA's Great Observatories to unveil a celestial masterpiece. The yellow hues represent near-infrared data captured by the Hubble Space Telescope, while red tones showcase infrared data gathered by the Spitzer Space Telescope. The blue and violet shades originate from X-ray data provided by the Chandra X-ray Observatory. At the heart of this cosmic marvel lies a luminous region on the right side, which signifies our galaxy's supermassive black hole. Intriguingly, on the far left of this portrait is a striking blue X-ray source believed to be either a neutron star or another enigmatic black hole. Published in 2009, this extraordinary image offers us an unprecedented glimpse into our vast universe and its intricacies. As we delve deeper into space exploration and astrophysics in the 21st century, images like these serve as reminders of both our insignificance and boundless curiosity about what lies beyond our own planet. This remarkable composition showcases dust clouds, starbirth regions, and various phenomena that continue to captivate astronomers worldwide.

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