black_hole • supermassive

Sagittarius A*

The supermassive black hole at the very center of our Milky Way galaxy. It has a mass equivalent to roughly 4.1 million Suns and was imaged directly by the Event Horizon Telescope in 2022.

Physical & Orbital Properties

Mass: 8.2 × 10³⁶ kg
Gravity: 1,000,000,000,000 m/s²
Temperature: -273 °C
Orbital Period: N/A
Distance from Earth: 26,673 light-years

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of astronomical body is Sagittarius A*?

Sagittarius A* is classified as a black_hole (supermassive). The supermassive black hole at the center of Milky Way

What is the mass and gravity of Sagittarius A*?

Sagittarius A* has a mass of 8200000000000000000000000000000000000.0 and a surface gravity of 1000000000000.0 m/s².

How far is Sagittarius A* from Earth?

Sagittarius A* is located approximately 26,673 light-years from Earth.

What is the orbital period of Sagittarius A*?

Sagittarius A* has an orbital period of N/A.