A Rare Brown Dwarf Could Finally Reveal How These Strange Objects Form
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Episode A Rare Brown Dwarf Could Finally Reveal How These Strange Objects Form
NASA’s TESS mission has helped astronomers identify the rare brown dwarf HIP 61637 b, orbiting an aging A-type star. Located in the mysterious “brown dwarf desert,” this object could help scientists determine whether brown dwarfs form more like stars or giant planets. Its unusual properties offer new clues about how diverse worlds and stellar objects emerge. Thank you for listening to Bedtime Astronomy — your guide to the cosmos. New episodes on space exploration, NASA missions & the latest astronomy breakthroughs. This episode includes AI-generated content.
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