Challenging the Existence of Black Holes: A Critical Analysis of Recent Research

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The existence of black holes is supported by substantial astronomical evidence, particularly observations of the Milky Way's central black hole, which indicates a mass equivalent to millions of stars confined within a small area. Research consistently shows that massive black holes are present at the centers of galaxies, reinforcing their existence as a fundamental aspect of astrophysics. The discussion references a critical paper on the topic, available at arXiv:1702.00792, which challenges the skepticism surrounding black holes.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of astronomical observations and measurements
  • Familiarity with the concept of gravitational forces in astrophysics
  • Knowledge of the structure of galaxies and their central supermassive objects
  • Basic comprehension of scientific research methodologies and peer-reviewed papers
NEXT STEPS
  • Explore the implications of black hole physics on galaxy formation
  • Study the methods used in measuring black hole mass, such as stellar dynamics
  • Investigate alternative theories to black holes in astrophysics
  • Review the findings in the referenced paper on arXiv regarding black hole skepticism
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Astronomers, astrophysicists, and students of cosmology interested in the evidence supporting black holes and the ongoing debates in the field of astrophysics.

Mohd Abdullah
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Hey guys,

Does black holes exist? Is it even real?
 
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Well, observations of the Milky Way's black hole require that something with the mass of millions of stars exist within an area of space smaller than a few dozen AU. The only plausible candidate for such a massive and dense object is a black hole.
 
Observations on all galaxies seem to lead to the same conclusion (massive black hole at center).
 

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