The “Little Red Dots” Observed by Webb Were Direct-Collapse Black Holes
Astrobitica
February 5, 2026 (Last updated: February 5, 2026) 1 minute read
The discovery by JWST of a substantial population of compact “Little Red Dots” (LRDs) presented astronomers with a major mystery. By reproducing their spectra with simulations, a team argued that they were Direct Collapse Black Holes (DCBHs).