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SPHEREx telescope studies 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, including clouds and methane. Brown dwarfs form like stars, from collapsing gas clouds, but lack the mass to sustain hydrogen fusion, making them something of a hybrid between stars and giant planets. The findings offer a clearer picture of how these objects fit into our understanding of both stellar and planetary formation.

Why now: New SPHEREx observations of brown dwarfs have just been released, sparking interest among astronomy enthusiasts.

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