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McGill team finds metal-rich gas near the Milky Way’s black hole
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McGill researchers used James Webb Space Telescope data to study gas near Sagittarius A*, the black hole at the Milky Way’s centre. Their October 19 announcement reports high levels of elements heavier than hydrogen and helium. Similarities with nearby stars suggest a possible shared origin, while the gas composition offers clues about how black holes draw in material.
Why it matters
Gas chemistry affects cooling, helping scientists investigate how black holes acquire matter.
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