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Mysterious Stars Reveal Milky Way's Heart

Updated 2026-10-06 15:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

Astronomers are studying a swarm of stars near the center of the Milky Way, which are moving at extraordinary speeds. These observations could provide crucial insights into the galaxy’s mysterious core.

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New Scientist

Impossibly fast-moving stars are revealing the Milky Way’s mysterious heart

Near the centre of the Milky Way, a swarm of stars hurtles around a supermassive black hole at extraordinary speeds. Studying them could be the key to understanding our galaxy

2026-10-06 15:00 UTC