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This high-speed star is whipping around the black hole in the middle of our galaxy

NPR · Aug 19, 2026, 3:38 PM UTC

Researchers have identified a speed demon at the heart of the Milky Way. This fast-moving star may yield insights into the black hole parked at the center of our galaxy.

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This high-speed star is whipping around the black hole in the middle of our galaxy

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