Black Hole Star Discovered by Webb | Detroit News

Astronomers just uncovered a cosmic oddity: the “black hole star,” a powerhouse rivaling black holes in energy output—yet appearing as a glowing red dot from the early universe. Discovered by the James Webb Space Telescope while hunting for clues about early galaxy growth, this object defies expectations. Its red glow isn’t dust—it’s hydrogen gas, and its insane power? Likely fueled by a black hole wrapped in a gas cocoon. Named MoM-BH-1, it may be one of many such “black hole stars” hidden among Webb’s red dots. Meanwhile, Webb also revealed how stars near our galaxy’s supermassive black hole still churn out water and dust—proving cosmic chemistry thrives even in extreme environments. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8710c057736b6909