New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers
Summary
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope discovered a new type of space object called a "black hole star" that shines much brighter than normal stars. This object, from early in the universe, shines with energy likely powered by a black hole surrounded by gas, not by nuclear fusion like regular stars. Separately, the telescope also found dust and water around a star near the center of the Milky Way galaxy.Key Facts
- The new object is called a "black hole star" and produces 100 billion times more energy than typical stars.
- It is about the size of our solar system and dates from 660 million years after the Big Bang.
- The discovery was made by a U.S.-led team using the James Webb Space Telescope.
- Scientists found the object appears red due to hydrogen gas, not dust as initially thought.
- The object is powered by a black hole with a gas cocoon, making it look like a star.
- The object was named MoM-BH*-1, indicating it may be the first of many such objects.
- The James Webb Telescope also detected dust and water around star IRS 3 near the Milky Way’s central black hole.
- These findings show that stars can create materials important for future star formation even in extreme environments.
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