The discovery of brown dwarfs
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Research conducted by astronomers on discovering brown dwarfs are noted. These brown dwarfs are not quite massive enough to be stars and have played a crucial role in understanding astrophysics. The latest discovery of these by scientists and its impact on the community are discussed.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2000
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The mystery of brown dwarf origins
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Astronomers have discovered a number of 'brown dwarf' stars that do not shine by sustained nuclear fusion. These stars take shape in the same way that stars do but as a result of some turbulence they do not form fully and are unable to emit light.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2006
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Searching for shadows of other earths
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Astronomers have searched for planets outside the solar system for some time and are looking more closely at wobble observations noted around stars. The study of the transit events aids in the research. Several observations are described.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2000
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