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New 'Black Hole Star' Discovered
12 Aug
Summary
- Astronomers found a new cosmic object, a black hole star.
- It is the size of the solar system and glows red.
- This object is 30 billion light years away from Earth.
Astronomers have announced the discovery of a new type of cosmic object: a black hole star. Located about 30 billion light-years away in the constellation Cetus, this object is roughly the size of our solar system and emits a striking red glow.
Initial observations using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope revealed a mysterious red spot. Further analysis indicated an energy output 100 billion times greater than any known star, aligning more closely with black hole activity. Scientists theorize it is a black hole enveloped in dense gas, causing it to radiate like a star.
This finding suggests that other similar 'Little Red Dots' observed by the Webb telescope might also be black hole stars. Researchers believe these objects could be crucial in galaxy evolution, potentially serving as the precursors to supermassive black holes found at the centers of galaxies like the Milky Way.
