The Distance to the Center of the Milky Way Cannot

question 14

Multiple Choice

The distance to the center of the Milky Way cannot be measured directly.Which of the following reasons is the best explanation for this fact?

• A) There are no variable stars in the galactic center.
• B) The supermassive black hole emits no light.
• C) Clouds of gas and dust obscure our view.
• D) The center is too bright to measure accurately.