| Source | CBS Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Aug. 12, 2026, 1 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Aug. 12, 2026, 1 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/black-hole-star-discovered-mystery-red-dots/ |
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Astronomers announced Wednesday they had discovered a new type of astronomical
object called a "black hole star," potentially solving a mystery involving
strange red dots spotted in the early universe.
The object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100
billion times more en...