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Top 10 Chandra Pictures: Four Years of X-ray Imaging
By Robert Roy Britt
Senior Science Writer
posted: 07:00 am ET
02 September 2003

3. Center of the Milky Way

The supermassive black hole Sagittarius A* (Sgr A*) located at the center of our galaxy makes a repeat appearance near the top of our list in both scientific importance and popularity.

Since it is the nearest supermassive black hole, it seems a good bet to remain high on everyone's list in years to come as astronomers seek a much better understanding of how supermassive black holes grow and how they influence the evolution of the galaxies in which they reside. [Full Story]

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