Scientists Discover Lone Planet-Like Object In Midst Of Star Community
- 8 years ago
Here on Earth, we have it pretty good, enjoying the benefits of a host star and planetary neighbors, but not all celestial bodies are so fortunate.
Here on Earth, we have it pretty good, enjoying the benefits of a host star and planetary neighbors, but not all celestial bodies are so fortunate.
A vast number of planet-like orbs are out there all on their own, but whether they are actual planets flung from their solar systems or independently forming brown dwarfs is largely undetermined.
One that recently captured the attention of researchers from the University of Toledo and UCLA is WISEA 1147, a truly gigantic formation discovered in the midst of a young star community.
Based on information gathered thus far, the team believes it is a brown dwarf.
Here on Earth, we have it pretty good, enjoying the benefits of a host star and planetary neighbors, but not all celestial bodies are so fortunate.
A vast number of planet-like orbs are out there all on their own, but whether they are actual planets flung from their solar systems or independently forming brown dwarfs is largely undetermined.
One that recently captured the attention of researchers from the University of Toledo and UCLA is WISEA 1147, a truly gigantic formation discovered in the midst of a young star community.
Based on information gathered thus far, the team believes it is a brown dwarf.