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New Cosmic Object Discovery

Astronomers identified a new class of cosmic object, a 'black hole star,' using the James Webb Space Telescope, suggesting a new understanding of early universe evolution.

First tracked August 14, 2026 at 12:14 PM CDT · Latest material update August 14, 2026 at 2:54 PM CDT

August 14, 2026 at 2:54 PM CDT

Astronomers Discover New Kind of Cosmic Object: A Black Hole Star

New observations using the James Webb Space Telescope have led to the identification of a novel cosmic object, a 'black hole star,' which presents challenges to current models of early universe evolution and black hole formation.