Scientists discover star near Milky Way's central black hole
Scientists have discovered a star orbiting closer to the Milky Way's central supermassive black hole than any previously known star. Traveling at 8% the speed of light, this star's extreme proximity and velocity may provide unprecedented opportunities to measure the black hole's rotation and test Einstein's theory of general relativity.
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Scientists find closest star to the Milky Way's central black hole
Scientists have discovered a star orbiting closer to the Milky Way's central supermassive black hole than any previously known star. Traveling at 8% the speed of light, this star's extreme proximity and velocity may provide unprecedented opportunities to measure the black hole's rotation and test Einstein's theory of general relativity.
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