Black hole star? Solar-system-size 'dot' from the early universe is our best evidence yet of a brand-new type of cosmic object - Live Science
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have identified a potential 'black hole star' in the early universe. This massive, superheated object could explain the origins of mysterious 'little red dots' that have puzzled scientists.
Why it matters
Confirming this new type of cosmic object would fundamentally change our understanding of how supermassive black holes and galaxies formed in the early universe.
The James Webb Space Telescope has identified the most promising candidate yet for a black hole star, lurking 660 million years after the Big Bang. The hypothetical entity, which shines 100 billion times brighter than a typical star, could shed light on the origins of the mysterious "little red dots."
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