Journey to the Center of the Galaxy . ... What wonders lie at the center of our Galaxy ? Astronomers now know of some of the bizarre objects which exist there, like vast dust clouds , bright young stars , swirling rings of gas , and even a large black hole . ... The center itself appears as a bright spot near the middle of this roughly 1 degree field of view, and the north galactic pole is towards the top. ... NASA Web Site Statements, Warnings, and Disclaimers . NASA Official: Jay Norris. ...