Finding Black Holes: Possible or Not?

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Finding black holes between the Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies is not feasible due to the gravitational dynamics at play. The galaxies attract each other primarily due to their combined mass and gravity, with black holes contributing less than 0.1% to the overall mass of the universe. The significant presence of dark matter and gas in both galaxies further diminishes the likelihood of locating a black hole in the intergalactic space between them. Thus, the search for black holes in this context is misguided.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of gravitational dynamics between celestial bodies
  • Familiarity with dark matter and its role in galaxy formation
  • Knowledge of black hole formation and characteristics
  • Basic concepts of galaxy interactions and mergers
NEXT STEPS
  • Research the role of dark matter in galaxy interactions
  • Study the gravitational effects of massive celestial bodies
  • Explore the characteristics and formation processes of black holes
  • Investigate the dynamics of galaxy mergers, particularly between the Milky Way and Andromeda
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Astronomers, astrophysicists, and students interested in galaxy dynamics and black hole research will benefit from this discussion.

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If space were like a ocean of ice chunks where everything gradually moves apart and the andromeda galaxy and our galaxy are moving closer to one another. Finding the connection point would find a black hole right. Or is that not possible with the way space moves?
 
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There is no reason to expect a black hole between our galaxy and the Andromeda Galaxy. The galaxies attract each other due to their combined mass/gravity.
 
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Black holes are a tiny contribution (<0.1%) to the overall mass in the universe. The Milky Way and Andromeda have a lot of dark matter, some gas, and a smaller contribution from stars.
 

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