Discovery of Gamma-Ray Bubbles in the Milky Way Found Year: 2010
Discoverer: NASA
Location: Center of the Milky Way Galaxy
In November 2010, NASA scientists made a groundbreaking discovery using the Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope. They observed two enormous bubbles composed of intense gamma rays emerging from the center of the Milky Way. These massive spheres hovered in the emptiness of space, positioned above and below the supermassive black hole at the galaxy's core.
The bubbles are expanding at an astonishing speed of 2.2 million miles per hour, providing valuable insights into the dynamics of our galaxy and the processes occurring around its central black hole.
The Enigmatic Gamma-Ray Bubbles Source: FERMI-MENT FILLER @Pinterest/SpaceAndBeyondBox
The two gamma-ray bubbles observed by NASA are not only massive but also visually striking; when combined, they take on the shape of an infinity symbol. This full figure-eight structure stretches an astonishing 25,000 light-years across the cosmic plane. The energy emitted by these bubbles is equivalent to that of 100,000 supernova explosions, highlighting their immense power.
Despite this incredible energy output, the origin of the bubbles remains a mystery to scientists. Their formation and the processes that led to their creation continue to be subjects of intense research and speculation.
