Refer to the Newsela article, "Doctoral Student Played a Big Part in First Black Hole Photo." Part A

Why did people believe it would be impossible to view a black hole in space?

Black holes absorb light.

Black holes are too far away.

They are hidden by other objects in space.

They are too dangerous to approach.
Question 2
Part B

Which evidence supports the answer in Part A?

Select two correct answers.

"Black holes can even pull light into themselves."

"A galaxy is a system of millions or billions of stars."

"Messier 87 is about 55 million light years from Earth."

"Since we need light to see, we cannot see black holes."