Episode
The Black Hole Star: A Bizarre New Object in the Early Universe
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- Bedtime Astronomy
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- Sep 2, 2026
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- 1008
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Summary
The James Webb Space Telescope may have identified a bizarre cosmic object known as a black hole star—a compact, extremely luminous structure containing a massive black hole surrounded by a dense hydrogen envelope. The discovery could explain the mysterious “little red dots” seen in the early universe and offer new clues about how the first black holes and galaxies formed. Thank you for listening to Bedtime Astronomy — your guide to the cosmos. New episodes on space exploration, NASA missions & the latest astronomy breakthroughs. This episode includes AI-generated content.