El agujero negro de la Vía Láctea

El agujero negro de la Vía Láctea

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Science, Physics

4th - 9th Grade

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The video explains that most galaxies, including ours, have a central black hole formed from collapsing stars. These black holes are so dense that light cannot escape their gravity. Using powerful telescopes, astronomers observe stars near the Milky Way's center, revealing their high-speed orbits around a massive object, believed to be the black hole Sagittarius A. This black hole is 26,000 light-years away and 4 million times heavier than the Sun. Despite its mass, it remains dormant, with the galaxy revolving around it.

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What is located at the center of most galaxies, including ours?

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How do black holes form?

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What does the motion of faint stars near the center of the Milky Way reveal?

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What is the name of the black hole believed to be at the center of our galaxy?

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How far is the black hole Sagittarius A from Earth?

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