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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*''', | '''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. | ||
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. | ||
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Sagittarius A 2015-09-23.jpg|Sagittarius A* info | Sagittarius A 2015-09-23.jpg|Sagittarius A* info | ||
Source 2 Class B star 2015-09-23.jpg|Source 2 Class B star | Source 2 Class B star 2015-09-23.jpg|Source 2 Class B star | ||