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The Milky Way, aglow with activity

New view of galactic core uses X-ray and infrared data from three orbiting observatories

By Ron Cowen

- More than 2 years ago

This detailed portrait of the center of the Milky Way galaxy combines infrared and X-ray images from three orbiting observatories, allowing astronomers to peer through the dust that usually hides the hub of activity at the galaxy’s core.

ALL AGLOW Combining infrared and X-ray images from three orbiting observatories, NASA has unveiled a never-before-seen composite portrait of the Milky Way’s bustling center.