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Pointing to the Poles of Brown Dwarfs: Polar Vortex Possibilities

NOV 15, 2024
Often characterized as “failed stars,” brown dwarfs are cool, cloudy objects that are not fully understood. Could their poles be home to swirling winds that drive intriguing observational trends? The post Pointing to the Poles of Brown Dwarfs: Polar Vortex Possibilities appeared first on AAS Nova.
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Artist's rendition of a brown dwarf.

Often characterized as “failed stars,” brown dwarfs are cool, cloudy objects that are not fully understood. Could their poles be home to swirling winds that drive intriguing observational trends?

The post Pointing to the Poles of Brown Dwarfs: Polar Vortex Possibilities appeared first on AAS Nova .