Quote by: Andrea M. Ghez

The star S0-2 orbits around Sgr A* every 16 years and will go through its closest approach in 2018. That's an opportunity to test Einstein's General Relativity theory through very precise measurements of this star's short period orbit.


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  • NameAndrea M. Ghez
  • DescriptionAstronomer
  • BornJune 16, 1965
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionAstronomer
  • AwardsMacArthur Fellows Program; Crafoord Prize