What methods does Andrea Ghez use in her research?
My approach is deeply rooted in observational astronomy and the power of sophisticated instrumentation. We utilize adaptive optics on large ground-based telescopes to achieve the incredibly high resolution needed to observe stars in the crowded galactic center. This is coupled with rigorous mathematical modeling to analyze the vast amounts of observational data, allowing us to decipher the complex dynamics of stellar orbits and gravitational forces at play.
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