Science
Scientists use radio telescope to find hidden ‘super planet’ – The Independent
Radio emissions have only been detected from a small number of brown dwarfs
Astronomers have discovered a cold brown dwarf otherwise known as a super planet for the first time using a radio telescope.
Brown dwarfs are vast, sized between 15 and 75 times the mass of Jupiter, and have gaseous atmospheres similar to some of the planets in our solar system. They are also often known as failed stars because of the way that they shine.
Planets shine by reflecting light, while stars shine by producing their own light. Despite being so big, brown dwarfs are not able to sustain…
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