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What instrument has Andrea Ghez used for her research on the Galactic Center?
Radio telescope
Particle accelerator
Keck Observatory
Hubble Space Telescope
Answer
Using the Keck Observatory, Andrea Ghez has conducted groundbreaking research on the Galactic Center, specifically observing and measuring the motions of stars near the supermassive black hole at its core, known as Sagittarius A*. Her team's observations have provided crucial evidence for the existence of this black hole and have significantly contributed to our understanding of the dynamics and evolution of the Galactic Center.
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