Publications by authors named "Andrea M Ghez"

The central 0.1 parsecs of the Milky Way host a supermassive black hole identified with the position of the radio and infrared source Sagittarius A* (refs. ), a cluster of young, massive stars (the S stars) and various gaseous features.

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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Andrea M Ghez"

  • - Andrea M Ghez's research primarily focuses on the study of the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way, correlating with her observations of the stars and gas dynamics in that region.
  • - In her 2020 article, she identifies a population of dust-enshrouded objects that orbit around the black hole Sagittarius A*, contributing to the understanding of the dense environment surrounding this cosmic phenomenon.
  • - Ghez's findings enhance the understanding of how massive black holes interact with their surroundings, particularly through the analysis of young, massive stars (the S stars) and their complex behavior in the gravitational influence of the black hole.