Early Universe Black Hole Defies Limits with Rapid Growth

A newly discovered supermassive black hole is consuming matter 40 times faster than previously thought possible, challenging existing theories.

Astronomers at NOIRLab identified a supermassive black hole, LID-568, consuming material at an unprecedented rate.
The black hole resides in a dwarf galaxy that formed approximately 1.5 billion years after the Big Bang.
Observations were made possible using the James Webb Space Telescope's advanced infrared capabilities.
LID-568's growth exceeds the Eddington limit, a theoretical cap on how fast black holes can consume matter.
This discovery could offer insights into how massive black holes formed rapidly in the early universe.