Fast-moving star whips around Milky Way’s black hole
By The BriefBrief
Researchers have identified a high-speed star orbiting the black hole at the center of the Milky Way. The star’s rapid motion is expected to provide insights into the black hole’s environment.
WHO:Researchers
WHAT:Researchers identified a fast-moving star orbiting the Milky Way’s central black hole.
WHEN:Reported Aug 19, 2026 at 11:38 AM ET
WHERE:Milky Way (center)
WHY:The star’s rapid orbit around the central black hole is expected to help reveal properties of the black hole’s environment.
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