The Galaxy’s Fastest Star Could Reveal the Secrets of a Supermassive Black Hole
- Posted on August 20, 2026
- By Wired
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In brief
Scientists are utilizing S301, an exceptionally rapid stellar object, to investigate the mysteries surrounding Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at our galaxy's center. Due to its remarkably close orbital trajectory, this star provides unprecedented opportunities to study how the black hole's rotation influences spacetime itself. This groundbreaking research could fundamentally advance our understanding of gravitational physics and black hole behavior.
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The Galaxy’s Fastest Star Could Reveal the Secrets of a Supermassive Black Hole
S301 passes close to Sagittarius A*—so close that its orbit could reveal how the black hole’s rotation warps the spacetime around it.
