Which of these observations was key to estimating the size of Sagittarius A*?
A) an X-ray flare that faded over a few hours
B) synchrotron radiation from the surrounding magnetic fields
C) the Doppler shifts of stars orbiting the black hole
D) the rate gas falls onto the black hole
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