You are looking at the clearest picture of the so-called

This image was obtained from a giant periscope in South Africa, named MeerKAT.

Take a look at the following picture, and try to guess what you are seeing.

Image of the center of the Milky Way.

Looking like a glowing star? At a different angle, it is more like a light shining in a glass of water. However, what you are looking at is actually the image of the center of the Milky Way (Milky Way) , and is the clearest image in the history of human exploration of the universe.

The Earth belongs to the solar system, and the solar system is part of the Milky Way - or the Galaxy (Milky Way). This is probably the most basic knowledge for anyone who wants to learn about astronomical astronomy. But seeing the center of the Galaxy with a clear angle like this is the first time.

This wonderful picture was made possible by the MeerKAT radio astronomical observatory in South Africa, with more than 64 radio receivers spread across the country. They collected radio waves in the universe, and since then recreated the image of Sagittarius A * - a black hole in the center of the Galaxy , 25,000 light-years away.

Simulate the image of Sagittarius A *.

"This is a great image" - Farhad Yusef-Zadeh from Northwestern University (Evanston, Illinois) said.

"The MeerKAT image provided is very clear. It shows a lot of features never seen before."

One of the features that is mentioned is that magnetic "threads" appear right next to the black hole, and do not exist anywhere else in the universe. In 1980, science first recognized the presence of these fibers. Their origins are still a mystery, but it seems to be answered in this study.

According to experts, the creation of this image is intended to test MeerKAT's ability. It is known that this observatory has only turned on all 64 radio antennas recently. Each disc has a diameter of up to 13.5m, allowing study of different regions.

The array of 64 antennas was completed from 5/2018.

Of course, no one could observe the black supernova Sagittarius A * by normal light, because light cannot escape from the black hole when approaching, plus dense clouds of dust and gas surrounding the pit.

But with radio observatories (or infrared radio, X-ray stations as well), we can go through those thick dust and look a little bit over the areas around the black hole. There will be another project later, to directly simulate the appearance of this giant black hole.

In the picture, the heart of Tianhe is also the center of the image, around the brightest area. Other bright areas may be due to some supernova explosions, or a new star-forming region is forming.

"The center of the galaxy is one of the very attractive goals. It is special, attractive, and full of unexplainable phenomena" - Fernando Camilo, MeerKAT installation project leader said.

"Although this is only the first stage when MeerKAT operates, it still offers very positive moves. We will rely on it, and prepare to be amazed with the results."