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Computer models show how massive black holes grow from tiny red dots
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Representative image · Wikimedia CommonsUPDATE - follow-up to Overmassive black holes and little red dots naturally form in simulations - nature.com: Computer simulations now show that overmassive black holes and mysterious little red dots form naturally. Astronomers are currently debating whether these objects spotted by the Webb telescope are actually black holes or special stars. New findings suggest that these little red dots act as seeds for massive black holes and bright quasars, growing at very fast speeds.
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What Happened
Recent computer simulations show that overmassive black holes and tiny red dots form naturally in space, prompting debates among astronomers.
Why It Matters
Understanding these mysterious red dots helps scientists figure out how the biggest black holes in the universe grew so fast in the early days of space.
What Happens Next
Researchers will continue using powerful telescopes like the Webb telescope to study these objects and settle the debate about what they truly are.
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