Magnetic field may be keeping Milky Way’s black hole at bay

NASA's SOFIA observatory has provided insights into why the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way is less active compared to others. The research highlights the role of magnetic fields in channeling gas into an orbit around the black hole, preventing it from consuming gas and forming new stars. This understanding helps explain the relative dormancy of the Milky Way's black hole compared to more active ones in other galaxies.

What are the implications of the new observations made using the hawk plus instrument?

Why is the black hole in the center of the Milky Way fainter compared to those in other galaxies?