2007-12-04 03:10:55 · 12 answers · asked by Yogi 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
It's difficult to determine, but Cygnus X-1 (about 8,000 light years away) is generally thought to be the closest black hole to Earth. This system contains a star in orbit around a black hole -- matter is being stripped off the star by the black hole's gravity and forms an accretion disk, which gives off very strong X-ray emissions.
2007-12-04 03:24:14 · answer #1 · answered by Nature Boy 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
We are unable to find a black hole because of it's colour and density. It's black colour will make it impossible to find a black hole.
If we do find a black hole, it will most likely be too late to get off the planet.
2007-12-04 21:10:01 · answer #2 · answered by Minh V 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think there may be one closer than the center of the Galaxy, but it is still thousands of light years away.
2007-12-04 03:18:36 · answer #3 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
scientist believe that the center of the milkyway has a black hole in its center,, But none are close to and thats a very good thing,, we would be sucked in and demolished instantly
2007-12-04 04:02:44 · answer #4 · answered by SPACEGUY 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Probably the centre of the Milky way, unfortunately Balck holes are ...err, black and can't be seen so it's impossible to prove it.
2007-12-04 03:27:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
One was recently discovered near the constellation of Scorpio which is heading in a direction towards us.
2007-12-06 14:04:02 · answer #6 · answered by yahooanswersuser 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is in the center of our galaxy and furnishes the gravity that holds our solar systems in orbit around it.
2007-12-04 03:44:17 · answer #7 · answered by JOHNNIE B 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If micro-blackholes are proven to exist, then there may very well be some floating around in your head right now.
2007-12-04 04:16:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Nope not the center of galaxy anymore--
See this------- Space.com
http://www.space.com/scienceastronomy/astronomy/v4641_microquasar_000114.html
1600 light years away-------- right in the BACKYARD!
2007-12-04 04:00:42 · answer #9 · answered by Bullseye 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The center of our galaxy.
2007-12-04 03:14:30 · answer #10 · answered by Vinegar Taster 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋