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Non Life Sciences => Physics, Astronomy & Cosmology => Topic started by: simplified on 07/10/2012 13:39:40

Title: What is the fastest star in our galaxy?
Post by: simplified on 07/10/2012 13:39:40

What is the fastest star in our galaxy(relatively of the galactic core)?

Title: Re: What is the fastest star in our galaxy?
Post by: syhprum on 08/10/2012 21:56:50

This star has been reported to be orbiting the galaxy central black hole in 16 years, I am sure that some of the more mathematically competent correspondents can work out its speed.

http://phys.org/news/2012-10-astronomers-star-black-hole-milky.html#nwlt

Title: Re: What is the fastest star in our galaxy?
Post by: simplified on 09/10/2012 17:59:15

Quote from: syhprum on 08/10/2012 21:56:50

This star has been reported to be orbiting the galaxy central black hole in 16 years, I am sure that some of the more mathematically competent correspondents can work out its speed.

http://phys.org/news/2012-10-astronomers-star-black-hole-milky.html#nwlt

Thanks.I think a freely moving star can travel faster.