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.

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