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James Webb finds red dots possibly early black hole seeds
NewsBytes | May 3, 2026 3:39 PM CST

Object 3DHST-AEGIS-12014 hints at black hole

One standout red dot, named 3DHST-AEGIS-12014, was spotted as it looked nearly 12 billion years ago.
It shines brightly in X-rays but appears deep red, unlike most active galaxies, hinting it is a cloud of gas being pulled apart by a growing black hole inside.
If confirmed, this discovery could help explain how supermassive black holes first formed.


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