James Webb Telescope captures flares from supermassive black hole Sagittarius A

The James Webb Telescope has captured new images of Sagittarius A, the supermassive black hole at the center of our Milky Way galaxy, revealing it is emitting flares. These flares, observed for the first time in mid-infrared light, offer scientists a new way to study how black holes eject material and the role magnetic fields play in the formation of matter around them. Previous observations of Sagittarius A's flares were in near-infrared and other light wavelengths, with each flare appearing distinct. The new data helps bridge the gap between radio and near-infrared observations.