https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/black-hole-star-astronomers-discover-a-brand-new-type-of-astrophysical-objectContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/black-hole-star-astronomers-discover-a-brand-new-type-of-astrophysical-objecthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/black-hole-star-astronomers-discover-a-brand-new-type-of-astrophysical-object#u44706Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:45:14 +0000Astronomers have discovered a new type of astrophysical object called a black hole star. These objects consist of black holes shrouded in gas and are located at cosmic dawn. The discovery identifies a distinct celestial category that existed during the early stages of the universe. This finding provides a new lens for understanding how early cosmic structures formed and evolved. Researchers identified these objects by peering into the early universe to detect gas-reddened signatures characteristic of these gas-enshrouded black holes.Why it mattersThe early universe, or cosmic dawn, is the peri