“No One Had Any Idea This Existed” – Astronomers Discover Hidden River of Gas Flowing to the Milky Way’s Heart

“No One Had Any Idea This Existed” – Astronomers Discover Hidden River of Gas Flowing to the Milky Way’s Heart

Newly identified Midpoint cloud reveals rare insight into star formation and the movement of galactic material toward the center of the Milky Way. A group of astronomers from around the world has identified a vast cloud of gas and dust in an underexplored part of the Milky Way. This structure, classified as a Giant Molecular [...]

Astronomers Unveil Hidden Galactic River Flowing Gas Toward Milky Way’s Heart

Astronomers from around the world have made a groundbreaking discovery within the Milky Way Galaxy that promises to offer fresh insights into the mysterious dynamics of galactic evolution. In a study published in the Astrophysical Journal, the team uncovered a massive cloud of gas and dust, never before seen, located in an underexplored region of the Milky Way. This cloud, known as the Midpoint cloud, spans over 200 light-years and reveals new d…