The astronomers used the Hubble to probe the Arches cluster, the densest
in our galaxy. "Standard theories predict 20 to 30
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NASA's Hubble Weighs in on the Heaviest Stars in the Galaxy

"This is an incredible cluster that contains a rich collection of some of
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"Theories predict the more
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NASA Observatory Confirms Black Hole Limits

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