Which of the following observatories is most likely to discover a black hole in a binary system?
A) The Chandra X-Ray Observatory
B) The Hubble Space Telescope
C) The SOFIA airborne infrared observatory
D) The Arecibo Radio Observatory

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Black holes in binary systems emit significant amounts of X-rays, making the Chandra X-Ray Observatory the best option for detecting them. The other observatories listed may be useful for other types of astronomical discoveries, but are less likely to detect black holes in binary systems.

Which of the Following Observatories Is Most Likely to Discover