The Fastest Star Ever Found Is Racing Around Our Galaxy’s Black Hole
Podcast: Bedtime AstronomyPublished On: Fri Sep 04 2026
Description: Astronomers have discovered S301, the fastest star ever observed in the Milky Way, racing around the supermassive black hole Sagittarius A* at an astonishing 25,000 km/s.Its extreme orbit takes it closer to the black hole than any known star, offering scientists a rare opportunity to test Einstein’s relativity and measure the black hole’s spin.Thank you for listening to Bedtime Astronomy — your guide to the cosmos. New episodes on space exploration, NASA missions & the latest astronomy breakthroughs.This episode includes AI-generated content.
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