Extragalactic Star Spotted Orbiting Milky Way's Black Hole

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A star named S0-6, located near the center of the Milky Way, is believed to have originated from a galaxy that no longer exists. This interloper star could have traveled over 50,000 light years to reach the supermassive black hole at the heart of our galaxy. The star's composition suggests it came from smaller galaxies outside the Milky Way. This discovery could help explain the mystery of how stars near the black hole are formed. Further investigation will be conducted to confirm the star's origin and determine if it traveled alone or with companions.
Topics:science#astronomy#extragalactic-star#galactic-mystery#milky-way#subaru-telescope#supermassive-black-hole
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