Brown Dwarfs

Imagine a celestial object that's not quite a star, yet not quite a planet. Meet the enigmatic brown dwarf, a cosmic oddity that challenges our understanding of the universe. These elusive objects, often called "failed stars," occupy a fascinating middle ground in the stellar hierarchy. Too small to sustain hydrogen fusion like their stellar cousins, yet too massive to be classified as planets, brown dwarfs have captivated astronomers since their discovery in the 1990s. Join us as we embark on a journey to unravel the mysteries of these cosmic misfits, exploring their unique properties, formation processes, and the vital role they play in our quest to understand the cosmos.

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