What is Sagittarius A*?
Q: What is Sagittarius A*?
A: Sagittarius A* is a bright astronomical radio source located at the center of the Milky Way in the direction of Sagittarius and Scorpius.
Q: What is Sagittarius A?
A: Sagittarius A is a larger astronomical feature of which Sagittarius A* is a part.
Q: What is the significance of Sagittarius A*?
A: It is thought to be a supermassive black hole, similar to those at the centers of most spiral and elliptical galaxies.
Q: What led to the conclusion that Sagittarius A* is the site of the Milky Way's central supermassive black hole?
A: Observations of the star S2 in orbit around Sagittarius A* were used to show the presence of the Milky Way's central supermassive black hole.
Q: Is Sagittarius A* visible to the naked eye?
A: No, Sagittarius A* is not visible to the naked eye as it is located at the center of the Milky Way and obscured by dust and gas.
Q: What direction is Sagittarius A* located in?
A: Sagittarius A* is located in the direction of the constellations Sagittarius and Scorpius.
Q: Is Sagittarius A* unique to the Milky Way?
A: No, supermassive black holes similar to Sagittarius A* are present at the centers of most spiral and elliptical galaxies.
