MONSTER OF THE MILKY WAY

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Does a supermassive black hole lie in the center of the Milky Way? This seems to be developing into the prevailing wisdom among astronomers. This Nova episode deals with black holes and specifically with data concerning the presence of one right here in our home galaxy.

What is an event horizon? What is the relationship between time and space at such a place? Where is the evidence that black holes exist at all? Why do astronomer's believe they have located black holes already? Does this tell us anything about the beginning of time and space and the universe? Watch and see!