# Astronomers discover ‘black hole star’ in early universe 2026-08-13T13:23:18+00:00 | Health & Science | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have identified a new cosmic object called a 'black hole star', potentially solving the mystery of the 'little red dots' seen in the early universe. The object, named MoM-BH-1, existed about 660 million years after the Big Bang and looks like a star the size of our solar system but emits 100 billion times more energy than the Sun. The study, published in Nature, was led by Rohan Naidu of the University of Hawaii. The team initially studied why some galaxies became so bright so early. Computer modelling suggested the object is powered by a black hole surrounded by a thick gas cocoon, making it appear as a giant star. The red colour, researchers found, is due to hydrogen gas rather than dust. ## Coverage - livemint.com - ndtv.com Tags: astronomy, black hole star, early universe, James Webb Space Telescope, little red dots Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/black-hole-star-may-explain-puzzling-red-dots-in-early-universe/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/black-hole-star-may-explain-puzzling-red-dots-in-early-universe/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.