The oldest known ‘black hole’ identified by the James Webb Space Telescope: A glimpse into the early universe
Astronomers, utilizing the James Webb Space Telescope, have identified the most ancient black hole to date, residing in galaxy CAPERS-LRD-z9. Formed a mere 500 million years after the Big Bang, this black hole's mass, estimated between 38 million and 300 million times that of our Sun, challenges existing theories regarding black hole formation and evolution in the early universe.
Astronomers, utilizing the James Webb Space Telescope, have identified the most ancient black hole to date, residing in galaxy CAPERS-LRD-z9. Formed a mere 500 million years after the Big Bang, this black hole's mass, estimated between 38 million and 300 million times that of our Sun, challenges existing theories regarding black hole formation and evolution in the early universe. What's Your Reaction?
