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When is a black hole not a black hole? When it’s a boson star

12 July 2017

Astronomers are confident they know what the mysterious massive object at the Milky Way’s heart is – but our first direct view this year could bring a shock

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When is a black hole not a black hole? When it’s a boson star

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