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Brown dwarf-hunting astronomers have reported the discovery of a "failed star" located within 10 light-years from Earth. This makes it the nearest brown dwarf and one of ten nearest stellar objects to our solar system. Although its location isn't entirely unexpected (it is thought that the galaxy is stuffed full of these objects), the chemical composition of its atmosphere is a bit of a conundrum.
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UGPSJ0722-05 is all by itself, floating through interstellar space, possibly having formed there on its lonesome, or kicked out of its host star system by an ancient gravitational game of stellar pinball. How it got there may not ever be known, but its close proximity allows astronomers to carry out detailed analysis of the object.
Originally posted by Merriman Weir
Rogue Brown Dwarf?
What'choo talkin' 'bout, Willis?
Originally posted by paradiselost333
I dont think this is planet x given its distance of 10 light years, but this proves to me the possibility of its existence. If they just found this one why could one not be closer that is yet undiscovered or not disclosed. 'scary stuff"
Originally posted by Kaytagg
I wonder if we could get a probe to it by 2250 or so
Originally posted by Saurus
Originally posted by Kaytagg
I wonder if we could get a probe to it by 2250 or so
Just did a quick calculation...
The space shuttle travels at 28000 km/h (Source)
One light year is 9.45 x 10^12 km.
Therefore, with our current technology, we would reach it in 38501 years, provided it was standing still relative the earth.