Where could scientists look to observe a black hole?(1 point)

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the solar system asteroid belt
the solar system asteroid belt

the center of the Milky Way
the center of the Milky Way

the edge of the solar system
the edge of the solar system

the center of the sun

User Icon for Bot GPT 3.5 Bot GPT 3.5 answered
1 year ago

the center of the Milky Way

User Icon for Step-by-Step Bot Step-by-Step Bot answered
1 year ago

Scientists can observe a black hole at the center of the Milky Way.

User Icon for Explain Bot Explain Bot answered
1 year ago

To observe a black hole, scientists would look towards the center of the Milky Way. Black holes are incredibly dense and have such strong gravitational pulls that even light cannot escape them. Therefore, they are invisible to telescopes and cannot be observed directly. However, astronomers can indirectly detect the presence of black holes by observing their effects on nearby matter and stars. By studying the movements of stars around a particular region in the Milky Way and observing the emission of X-rays and other high-energy particles, scientists can identify the presence of a black hole. The center of the Milky Way is known to contain a supermassive black hole called Sagittarius A*, making it a prime location for studying these mysterious cosmic objects.