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The core of the Milky Way has been unveiled in the most intricate ALMA mosaic to date. Astronomers have documented over 650 light-years of cold gas, dust, and star-forming filaments enveloping our galaxy’s supermassive black hole. This recent survey reveals the concealed chemistry, intense star formation, and tumultuous structures that define the heart of our galaxy. Immerse yourself in the remarkable science behind ALMA’s pioneering image and learn why this marks just the start of a profound exploration into our cosmic history.

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00:00What if I told you the heart of our Milky Way just got uncovered like never before?
00:05Astronomers have stitched together the largest ALMA mosaic ever.
00:08And what they found is stunning.
00:10Right at our galaxy's core,
00:12a tangled web of cold gas filaments is glowing into view.
00:16This region is wild.
00:17It's packed with dense clouds, swirling dust,
00:20and a supermassive black hole watching over it all.
00:23For the first time,
00:25scientists mapped the entire central molecular zone in incredible detail.
00:30More than 650 light-years of raw star-forming material,
00:33from giant gas structures to tiny clouds around newborn stars.
00:37This new ALMA survey didn't just take pictures.
00:40It cracked open the chemistry of the galactic core,
00:43revealing dozens of molecules,
00:45from simple silicon monoxide,
00:47to complex organics like methanol and even acetone.
00:50These cold gas filaments act like cosmic highways,
00:54feeding matter into clumps where massive stars can ignite.
00:57And here, stars live fast, explode young,
01:01and reshape everything around them.
01:03By studying this extreme region,
01:06astronomers hope to understand how stars formed in the early universe,
01:09and how galaxies grew in chaos.
01:11And the best part?
01:13This is only the beginning.
01:15New upgrades and telescopes will soon reveal our galaxy's core with even sharper clarity.
01:20The heart of the Milky Way has never looked so alive.
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