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Astronomers Spot Closest Star Yet to Milky Way’s Central Black Hole

Astronomers Spot Closest Star Yet to Milky Way’s Central Black Hole

Scientists have identified the closest known star to the Milky Way’s central black hole, traveling at about 8% of the speed of light. The find could enable measurements of the black hole’s rotation.

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Scientists find closest star to the Milky Way's central black hole