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What’s black hole star that shocked astronomers

Astronomers have discovered a new cosmic object that combines features of both stars and black holes, dubbed a "black hole star" or MoM-BH-1. This massive object, roughly the size of the solar system, emits light at levels typically observed in black holes, yet retains some star-like characteristics. Found in the constellation Cetus by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, MoM-BH-1 existed about 660 million years after the Big Bang.

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