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Fastest Star Discovered Near Supermassive Black Hole
Astronomers have discovered the fastest star ever observed, S301, located near a supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy. This discovery could provide new insights into gravity and astrophysics.
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New Scientist
A newfound star called S301 is both the fastest ever seen and the closest to a supermassive black hole –and it could make bafflingly difficult tests of gravity possible at last
2026-08-28 10:48 UTC