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SPHEREx telescope probes atmospheres of 37 brown dwarfs

Original: Gwiezdny rodowód, a w atmosferze chmury i metan. Brązowe karły mają w sobie coś z gwiazd i planetarnych olbrzymów. Teles

NASA's SPHEREx space telescope has observed 37 brown dwarfs, analysing the composition of their atmospheres, which contain clouds and methane. Brown dwarfs form like stars, from collapsing clouds of gas, but lack the mass to sustain hydrogen fusion, sharing traits with both stars and giant planets. The observations offer a clearer picture of how these objects sit between stars and planets, and are drawing interest from astronomy enthusiasts discussing the findings online.

Why now: New SPHEREx observations of brown dwarfs have just been released, sparking discussion among space science followers.

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