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Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the supermassive black hole?

A Every large galaxy in the universe has a supermassive black hole at its centre, whose mass is millions or billions of times that of the Sun.
B The black hole at the centre of our galaxy– the Milky Way– is called Sagittarius A*, and is 26,000 light-years away from Earth.
C Both A & B
D None of these
Answer & Explanation
Option: Both A & B

Explanation:

Scientists have been left scratching their heads, as it appears a supermassive black hole at the centre of a far off galaxy seems to be missing. Every large galaxy in the universe has a supermassive black hole at its centre, whose mass is millions or billions of times that of the Sun. The black hole at the centre of our galaxy– the Milky Way– is called Sagittarius A*, and is 26,000 light-years away from Earth.
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