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Black Hole Discovery Explains Galactic Mystery

Updated 2026-06-24 13:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

A hidden black hole could explain the strange populations of stars surrounding our galaxy’s central supermassive black hole, according to a new study. The discovery provides insights into the complex dynamics at the heart of our Milky Way.

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New Scientist
The area surrounding our galaxy’s central supermassive black hole contains three strangely different populations of stars – but one hidden black hole could explain all of them
2026-06-24 11:00 UTC
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