At the center of our Milky Way galaxy, threads of superheated gas and magnetic fields weave around each other to create a spectacular galactic display captured in a striking new panoramic image from NASA s Chandra X-ray Observatory.
NASA Releases Stunning New Pic of Milky Way s ‘Downtown It s a composite of 370 observations over the past two decades by the orbiting Chandra X-ray Observatory By Marcia Dunn •
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NASA has released a stunning new picture of our galaxy’s violent, super-energized “downtown.”
It s a composite of 370 observations over the past two decades by the orbiting Chandra X-ray Observatory, depicting billions of stars and countless black holes in the center, or heart, of the Milky Way. A radio telescope in South Africa also contributed to the image, for contrast. Download our NBC Washington app for iOS or Android to get alerts for local breaking news and weather.