thenewenlightenmentage: The Central Molecular Zone of our galaxy is a massive complex of molecular gas and dust situated in the innermost 700 light-years of the Milky Way. Although the galaxy is over 100,000 light-years in size, nearly 10% of all of its molecular gas lies in the CMZ -a region of dense gas and dust that produces new stars as the material coalesces and heats up under the influence of gravity. Continue reading “Image of the Day: Milky Way’s Central Molecular Zone” »

thenewenlightenmentage:

The Central Molecular Zone of our galaxy is a massive complex of molecular gas and dust situated in the innermost 700 light-years of the Milky Way. Although the galaxy is over 100,000 light-years in size, nearly 10% of all of its molecular gas lies in the CMZ -a region of dense gas and dust that produces new stars as the material coalesces and heats up under the influence of gravity.

Continue reading “Image of the Day: Milky Way’s Central Molecular Zone” »