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Astronomers Find New Cosmic Object: Black Hole Star

Astronomers have discovered a new type of cosmic object called a black hole star, which is larger than our sun and emits energy similar to black holes.

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A team of has discovered a new type of object known as a black hole star. This object is the size of the entire solar system and emits a brilliant red light. It is located billions of light years from Earth and produces 100 billion times greater than any known star. The discovery was made using NASA's James Webb space while searching for distant galaxies.

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Adapted from The Guardian, 12 August 2026, and rewritten at three levels by Newslish. Newslish is not affiliated with the source. Read the original.

Key vocabulary

  • astronomers

    scientists who study space and celestial objects

    Astronomers discovered a new type of cosmic object.

  • cosmic

    related to the universe or outer space

    The black hole star is a cosmic object.

  • energy

    the power derived from physical or chemical resources

    This star produces energy greater than any known star.

  • constellation

    a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern

    The black hole star is located in the constellation of Cetus.

  • telescope

    an instrument used to observe distant objects in space

    NASA's James Webb space telescope made the discovery.

Quick quiz

01What is the size of the black hole star compared to our sun?

02How much energy does the black hole star release compared to known stars?

03Which telescope was used to discover the black hole star?

04In which constellation is the black hole star located?

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Discussion

What implications does the discovery of a black hole star have for our understanding of the universe?