A radio image from the Very Large Array shows the center of our galaxy. The mysterious radio cell is a curved line located near the center of the image, and Sagittarius A's supermassive black hole is shown in the bottom
For many years, researchers have carefully considered the center of the Milky Way, but he continues to present surprises. The latest discovery is the serpentine structure hiding near a supermassive black hole.
In 2016, the Very Large Array (VLA) received the first reports of an unusual thread near the galactic center. It stretches 2.3 light years, is curved and points to a supermassive black hole Sagittarius A *.
Recently, researchers have used innovative technology to extract the highest quality image. It allows you to study the details of the thread, but its nature is still unclear. The answer is three explanations.
Firstly, everything is connected with the separation of high-speed particles from a supermassive black hole. The latter rotates, maintaining contact with the gas, and creates a rotating vertical tower of the magnetic field, which draws into the event horizon. Inside it, the particles will accelerate and create radio beams.
Secondly, a thread can be a cosmic thread - a theoretically unidentified object. This is a long and elongated design that transmits massive electrical currents. The researchers predicted that such formations should migrate to galactic centers. If the thread comes too close to the hole, then part of it will tighten into the event horizon. Thirdly, the location and direction of the filament, which coincides with the black hole, is simply a coincidence in the superpositions, and there is no real connection between them. But it is not necessary to rely on chance.
A radio image from the Very Large Array shows the center of our galaxy. The mysterious radio cell is a curved line located near the center of the image, and Sagittarius A's supermassive black hole is shown in the bottom
We can say that scientists are faced with a completely new mystery and the answer so far is not easy to find. However, the discovery was the motive for the creation of more powerful radio telescopes and the development of space technology.
Each of the scenarios will lead to an intriguing understanding of the structure of the universe. For example, if it is all about the emissions of particles from a hole, then it would be better to understand the magnetic field, proving that it is a smooth and orderly environment. The second case will reveal the secrets of space-time gravity. The third will show that the particles farther from the hole are less energetic.
Even if the thread is not connected with a hole, then its bending seems to be still interesting, which can be created by a shock wave from a blown up star.
