A Quick Look at the Galactic Center Visualization

A sequel to an unusual real-life movie starring the Milky Way has been released. This new movie is an immersive, 360-degree, ultra-high-definition view of the center of our Galaxy. By combining data from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory with supercomputer simulations, a researcher has created a spectacular show. This visualization shows the effects of massive stellar giants blowing off powerful winds in the region around the Galaxy’s supermassive black hole. Astronomers can use this visualization to stu