Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 10, 2001

Galactic Center Flicker Indicates Black Hole

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 10, 2001 is “Galactic Center Flicker Indicates Black Hole,” an image. It is credited to Credit: F. Baganoff ( MIT ) et al., CXO , NASA. The original explanation runs about 171 words.

From the explanation

“Why would the center of our Galaxy flicker? Many astronomers believe the only credible answer involves a black hole .”

— APOD editors, September 10, 2001

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At a glance

Date: September 10, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: F. Baganoff ( MIT ) et al., CXO , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 171 words

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Galaxies Black holes

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 10, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-september-10-galactic-center-flicker-indicates-black-hole

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