If you grew up in the last 50 years, science fiction movies and TV shows have been a staple of your viewing diet. One of the themes that always seem to pop up is that of the black hole. The black hole has captivated millions with their incredible gravitational force that does not even allow light to escape. Once a huge, old star, a black hole collapses in on itself and becomes one of the most powerful phenomenons in the universe.
While black holes have been found in the far reaches of the universe, it was for a long time thought that our particular galaxy was void of a black hole. Our Milky Way galaxy small compared to others offered no evidence of a large, powerful black hole, however that changed only a few years ago when it was finally confirmed that in the center of our galaxy lies an incredible force- that of a black hole.
For those that are curious in astronomy or science fiction, a black hole in our neighborhood has created immense interest and intrigue. The Smithsonian Magazine has an article regarding these incredibly powerful and mysterious black holes and what it means for one to be in our galaxy. To read more about black holes, please visit our main site at: http://www.smithsonianmag.com
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