Sgr A* (Sagittarius A*)

Sgr A* (Sagittarius A*) is a supermassive black hole located at the center of our Milky Way galaxy, approximately 26,000 light-years from Earth. It has a mass about 4 million times that of the Sun. Sgr A* was discovered through its gravitational effects on nearby stars and gas, which move rapidly around it. The area around this black hole emits intense radiation, particularly in radio waves, making it detectable. Studying Sgr A* helps scientists understand black holes, galaxy formation, and the nature of gravity in extreme environments. Its existence highlights the complex dynamics of our universe.