Star Near Milky Way's Central Black Hole Moves at 8% Speed of Light

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Scientists have discovered the closest known star to Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way. The star is traveling at a remarkable speed of approximately 8% the speed of light, making it an extraordinary astronomical find. Its proximity to the black hole places it in an extreme gravitational environment unlike any previously observed stellar object. Researchers believe studying this star could provide a rare opportunity to measure the rotation rate of Sagittarius A*. Such a measurement would offer valuable insights into the physics of supermassive black holes and the extreme conditions near them.

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