Milky Way's Mysterious Filaments: Astronomers Uncover Hundreds Pointing to Black Hole at Center

Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery that sheds light on the structure of our galaxy, the Milky Way. The international team of researchers has found hundreds of filaments that point towards the center of the galaxy, providing clues about the way it was formed and how it evolved over time. The filaments, which are long, thin structures made up of gas and dust, were detected using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) in Chile. The team used ALMA to observe the distribution of dust in a small region of the Milky Way's center and found that the filaments are concentrated around the supermassive black hole at the center of the galaxy. The discovery is significant because it suggests that the filaments may have played a role in the formation of the Milky Way. The filaments may have been the sites of star formation, which would have led to the creation of new stars and the growth of the galaxy over time. The researchers also believe that the filaments may be a sign of the ongoing growth of the Milky Way, as they are still actively forming new stars. This discovery could help astronomers better understand the evolution of galaxies and the processes that drive their growth over time.