Space mystery leads scientists to discovery of 'black hole stars'
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have identified a new class of celestial objects called 'black hole stars' to explain mysterious red dots observed in the early universe. These dense, distant objects challenge existing theories about the formation and nature of black holes.
Why it matters
This discovery provides new insights into the evolution of the early universe and the fundamental nature of black holes.
A space mystery, sparked by telescope readings, has led astronomers to identify an all-new type of star — black hole stars. Related video above: The dark energy pushing our universe apart may not be what it seems Last week, researchers published a study in the journal Nature in which they may have solved a yearslong space riddle involving unassuming red dots in far-off space. The discovery could change what we know black holes to be capable of and how we think about our universe. Let's go back a bit: NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, or JWST, launched in 2021 and sent back its first images in July 2022. Webb is the most powerful space telescope ever launched and will be relied on for astronomical discoveries for at least the next decade. Its very first image was the deepest infrared image of the universe ever taken.
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