JWST Data Strengthens Evidence for 'Black Hole Stars' Theory

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Published: 2026-06-10
Category: science
Source: NASA Science
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The James Webb Space Telescope has provided compelling spectroscopic data supporting the existence of 'black hole stars.' Observations of GLIMPSE-17775 show over 40 spectral lines consistent with rapidly accreting black holes enveloped in dense gas cocoons. These findings suggest a complex, layered environment where light is reprocessed, rather than a simple rotating gas cloud.

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