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Fastest Star in Milky Way Discovered

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Astronomers have discovered the fastest star in the Milky Way, orbiting the supermassive black hole Sgr A* at speeds up to 25,000 kilometers per second. Named S301, this star completes an orbit in just 8.7 years and is approximately 50% larger than the Sun.

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    This Star Whips Around the Milky Way’s Black Hole Faster and Closer Th...

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    Обнаружена самая быстрая звезда Галактики Астрономы обнаружили самую б...

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    #Opinião | Mensageiro Sideral - Salvador Nogueira 📝Uma estrela ultrar...

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    🌌Cientistas descobrem estrela mais rápida já observada perto de buraco...

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