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{{quote|Sagittarius A* is a popular destination for explorers and travellers. It is a supermassive black hole of the type found in most spiral and elliptical galaxies. Radio transmissions indicating its existence were first discovered by Karl Jansky.|Tourist Beacon 0082, "The Centre"}} | {{quote|Sagittarius A* is a popular destination for explorers and travellers. It is a supermassive black hole of the type found in most spiral and elliptical galaxies. Radio transmissions indicating its existence were first discovered by Karl Jansky.|Tourist Beacon 0082, "The Centre"}} | ||
'''Sagittarius A*''', officially abbreviated as '''Sgr A*''' and colloquially as '''SagA*''', is the [[Star system|system]] in the [[Galactic Centre]] region that is recognized as the exact centre of the [[Galaxy|Milky Way galaxy]]. It is 25,899.99 light-years away from [[Sol]]. The system is home to the only known [[Black Holes|Supermassive Black Hole]], as well as a white B-type star called [[Source 2]]. Dedicated [[explorer]]s are traditionally expected to visit Sagittarius A* at least once in their careers due to its significance, but any pilot can make the trip provided they prepare their [[Ships|ship]] with long-range travel in mind. | '''Sagittarius A*''', officially abbreviated as '''Sgr A*''' and colloquially as '''SagA*''', is the [[Star system|system]] in the [[Galactic Centre]] region that is recognized as the exact centre of the [[Galaxy|Milky Way galaxy]]. It is 25,899.99 light-years away from [[Sol]]. The system is home to the only known [[Black Holes|Supermassive Black Hole]] in the galaxy, as well as a white B-type star called [[Source 2]]. Dedicated [[explorer]]s are traditionally expected to visit Sagittarius A* at least once in their careers due to its significance, but any pilot can make the trip provided they prepare their [[Ships|ship]] with long-range travel in mind. | ||
Only 3.66 ly away from Sagittarius A* is the system [[Stuemeae FG-Y d7561]], where [[Explorer's Anchorage]] is located. Explorer's Anchorage is the closest [[Starport]] to both Sagittarius A* and [[Beagle Point]], as well as the most distant Starport from [[Sol]]. It is a convenient rest stop for Sagittarius A* visitors and other travelers passing through the Galactic Centre. | Only 3.66 ly away from Sagittarius A* is the system [[Stuemeae FG-Y d7561]], where [[Explorer's Anchorage]] is located. Explorer's Anchorage is the closest [[Starport]] to both Sagittarius A* and [[Beagle Point]], as well as the most distant Starport from [[Sol]]. It is a convenient rest stop for Sagittarius A* visitors and other travelers passing through the Galactic Centre. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Sagittarius A* was documented by [[Universal Cartographics]] at some point, but remained uncharted and unexplored until December 1, 3300, when CMDR Zulu Romeo, piloting the [[Cobra MkIII]] ''Useless Reptile'', became the first human to enter and scan the system while scouting a route for the First Great Expedition. A wave of visitors followed beginning on January 8, 3301 with CMDR Erimus Kamzel, and in short order Sagittarius A* became a significant touchstone for explorers and independent expeditions. Its importance was commemorated on October 25, 3302 with the addition of [[Tourist Beacon]] 0082 "The Centre", which remains the only permanent artificial structure in the system. | Sagittarius A* was documented by [[Universal Cartographics]] at some point, but remained uncharted and unexplored until December 1, 3300, when CMDR Zulu Romeo, piloting the [[Cobra MkIII|Cobra Mk III]] ''Useless Reptile'', became the first human to enter and scan the system while scouting a route for the First Great Expedition. A wave of visitors followed beginning on January 8, 3301 with CMDR Erimus Kamzel, and in short order Sagittarius A* became a significant touchstone for explorers and independent expeditions. Its importance was commemorated on October 25, 3302 with the addition of [[Tourist Beacon]] 0082 "The Centre", which remains the only permanent artificial structure in the system. | ||
During the [[Distant Worlds II]] expedition of 3305, the expedition members constructed [[Explorer's Anchorage]], an [[Orbis]] [[starport]], in the nearby [[Stuemeae FG-Y d7561]] system to serve as a research centre and rest stop for visitors to Sagittarius A*. | During the [[Distant Worlds II]] expedition of 3305, the expedition members constructed [[Explorer's Anchorage]], an [[Orbis]] [[starport]], in the nearby [[Stuemeae FG-Y d7561]] system to serve as a research centre and rest stop for visitors to Sagittarius A*. | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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Sagittarius A 2015-09-23.jpg|Sagittarius A* info | File:Sagittarius A 2015-09-23.jpg|Sagittarius A* info | ||
Source 2 Class B star 2015-09-23.jpg|Source 2 Class B star | File:Source 2 Class B star 2015-09-23.jpg|Source 2 Class B star | ||
Sagittarius A at 1AU 2015-09-23.jpg|Sagittarius A* at 1 AU | File:Sagittarius A at 1AU 2015-09-23.jpg|Sagittarius A* at 1 AU | ||
Sagittarius A 2015-09-23 22-32-31.jpg|Sagittarius A* | File:Sagittarius A 2015-09-23 22-32-31.jpg|Sagittarius A* | ||
File:Sagittarius A.png|Sagittarius A* | |||
Sagittarius A.png|Sagittarius A* | File:ED-Sagittarius-A.png|Sagittarius A* and an Anaconda | ||
ED-Sagittarius-A.png|Sagittarius A* and an Anaconda | File:Sagittarius A in 3312.jpg|Sagittarius A in 3312 | ||
File:Sagittarius A and Caspian 3312.jpg|Sagittarius A and Caspian 3312 | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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