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Fastest star in the Milky Way feels the rotation of our central black hole

· Physicsworld · Oct. 8, 2026, 7:47 a.m.

Astronomy and space Stars astronomy black holes Astrophysics

Summary

The blog post discusses a star in the Milky Way that orbits very closely to a rotating central black hole, offering insights into measuring the black hole's spin.

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