Illustration of metal-rich gas swirling around the Milky Way's central black hole

Webb Telescope Finds Metal-Rich Gas Around Milky Way's Central Black Hole

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Researchers at McGill University's Trottier Space Institute have discovered that the gas orbiting Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way, is rich in metals. This metal enrichment is likely due to material released by exploding stars over time, providing new insights into the environment surrounding the black hole.

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