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Scientists know about a super massive black hole, more than four million times the mass of the sun, at the center of the galaxy. As one part of a video series, astronomers explain this discovery and the many tools used to confirm it. Scholars see the collaboration of scientists from different agencies, areas, and countries.
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Instructional Ideas
- Before the video, discuss the possibility the Milky Way has a super massive black hole in the middle
- Create a 3-D model of the orbit pattern at 4:02 in the video
Classroom Considerations
- Relies on prior knowledge of black holes, the Milky Way galaxy, and orbits
Pros
- Developed in collaboration with experts from NASA, European Southern Observatory, Keck Observatory, NOVA, and PBS
- Integrates with Google Classrooms
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