A newly found star circles the Milky Way's central black hole every 8.7 years and passes it at about 25,000 kilometres a second, more than 8 percent of the speed of light, and the pass is so close that its discoverers say there is a fair chance of measuri

The newly found star circles the Milky Way's central black hole every 8.7 years at a speed of 25,000 kilometers per second, more than 8 percent of the speed of light. This makes it the fastest known star in the galaxy. The star's orbit is so close to the black hole that scientists believe there is a fair chance of measuring its effects.

The star's extreme speed and proximity to the black hole offer a unique opportunity to study the black hole's rotation and behavior. According to coverage from ZME Science and Smithsonian Magazine, this could provide insights into the dynamics of the galaxy's core. The star's orbit could help scientists understand the gravitational forces at play near the black hole.

Astronomers and researchers studying black holes and galactic dynamics stand to gain from this discovery. The measurements taken from this star's orbit could lead to new understandings of black hole behavior. The next steps involve continued observation and measurement of the star's orbit to gather more data.