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Fastest Star in Milky Way Discovered Orbiting Supermassive Black Hole

Astronomers have identified the fastest known star in the Milky Way, orbiting a supermassive black hole at incredible speeds. This discovery could enhance our understanding of black hole properties and the dynamics of stars in extreme gravitational fields.

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