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

Uncomfortably close Scientists find closest star to the Milky Way’s central black hole Star, moving at 8% the speed of light, may let us…

Source Ars Technica Story Brief Updated August 19, 2026
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Uncomfortably close Scientists find closest star to the Milky Way’s central black hole Star, moving at 8% the speed of light, may let us measure the black hole’s rotation. 50 Lasers used to focus the four telescopes that make up the VLT. Berdeu/ESO Lasers used to focus the four telescopes that make up the VLT.

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