Galactic Speed Record: Star S301 Found Near the Sagittarius A* Black Hole, Accelerating to 8% of the Speed of Light
ESO has discovered star S301 in the center of the Milky Way, which accelerates to 25,000 km/s near the Sagittarius A* black hole — a record among known stars. Its orbit will allow the theory of relativity to be tested.
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