James Webb Telescope Identifies Novel 'Black Hole Star' in Early Universe

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Published: 2026-08-12T17:09:00Z
Category: science
Source: Aawsat.com
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Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have discovered a new cosmic object, termed a 'black hole star,' observed 660 million years after the Big Bang. This object, the size of our solar system and emitting 100 billion times more energy than a typical star, may explain 'little red dots' in early universe images, suggesting they are supermassive black holes within gas clouds. This finding offers new insights into early universe evolution.

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