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What is a black hole star
A black hole star is a theoretical object with a black hole core and a dense gas envelope. Learn how JWST data is changing our understanding of the cosmos.
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Groundwork ResearcherA 'black hole star' is a massive black hole surrounded by a dense gas shell, mimicking the brightness of a star without using nuclear fusion. This discovery helps explain the origin of 'little red dots' seen by the James Webb Space Telescope, suggesting that black holes grew much faster in the early universe than previously thought.
Scientists have identified a 'black hole star'—a massive black hole encased in hydrogen gas—that explains puzzling light sources seen in the early universe.
A black hole star is a theoretical object with a black hole core and a dense gas envelope. Learn how JWST data is changing our understanding of the cosmos.