Scientists thought there was a black hole at the centre of our Galaxy. It turns out it may be something even stranger

BBC Sky at Night Magazine·Apr 8

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Scientists may have been mistaken about the presence of a black hole at the center of the galaxy, with some research suggesting it could be something else entirely. The nature of the object at the galaxy's center is unclear, with possibilities including a black hole that breaks the rules of astrophysics or even dark matter masquerading as a black hole. The discovery has reportedly surprised scientists, who are continuing to study the phenomenon.

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