Milky Way’s supermassive black hole ‘spaghettifies’ filament of gas – Spotted by Keck Observatory

A massive filament of gas and dust, designated X7, has been elongated during its long approach to the Milky Way galaxy’s supermassive black hole Sagittarius A*.

See W.M. Keck Observatory imagery of X7 and an animation of its closest approach to the black hole here

Do not forget to share your opinion with us to provide you with the best posts !