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James Webb detects possible "black hole star"

MIT astronomers identify an object that combines characteristics of a star and a black hole.

James Webb detects possible "black hole star"
Photo: ESO/L. Calçada/M.Kornmesser · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0

The James Webb telescope has identified an object that may be classified as a "black hole star." This object, described as a bright red point, prompted astronomers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to investigate its unique characteristics.

Scientists observed that the object emits an amount of energy 100 billion times greater than that of any common star. This discovery raises new questions about the nature and formation of celestial bodies in the universe.

James Webb detects possible "black hole star"
Photo: Battory · Openverse · BY

The identification of this possible new type of celestial body could help expand understanding of the relationship between stars and black holes. Astronomers are now analyzing more data to better understand the behavior and properties of this object.

The revelation was made through observations conducted with the James Webb telescope, which is known for its advanced detection and analytical capabilities in space. The study will continue to determine the true nature of the detected object.