Sagittarius-A, the Blackhole at the centre of the Milky Way Galaxy is at a distance of_________?
Correct answer: D. 25640 Lightyears Physics
- A. 25500 Lightyears
- B. 24500 Lightyears
- C. 23640 Lightyears
- D. 25640 Lightyears Physics
Explanation
Sagittarius A* lies roughly 26,000 light-years from Earth, and 25,640 light-years is the closest option. Modern estimates commonly give a value near 26,700 light-years.
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