Scientists Discover Extraordinary Brown Dwarf Hotter Than the Sun
JAKARTA – Researchers and scientists from the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel have made a groundbreaking discovery in outer space. They have found an extraordinary space object believed to be a brown dwarf, which is hotter than the sun.
According to Science Alert, this brown dwarf, named WD0032-317B, was found approximately 1,400 light years away from Earth. It has a temperature of 7,727 degrees Celsius, surpassing the average surface temperature of the sun, which is 5,504 degrees Celsius.
The Daily Mail reports that WD0032-317B is not only hot but also remarkably large for a brown dwarf. It is 88 times larger than Jupiter, making it the largest and hottest brown dwarf ever discovered.
Na’ama Hallakoun, a researcher from the Weizmann Institute of Science, stated, “This object, which has almost reached the limit of burning hydrogen, has the potential to become one of the most massive brown dwarfs known.”
To locate these brown dwarfs, Hallakoun and colleagues used the Ultraviolet and Visual Echelle Spectrograph (UVES) at the Weizmann Institute of Science. This discovery could provide valuable insights into understanding the planet Jupiter.
Hallakoun explained that the extreme ultraviolet radiation emitted by a small star or white dwarf named WD0032-3177 is responsible for the high temperature of WD0032-317B. The brown dwarf is exposed to this radiation, causing it to become extremely hot.
Despite its scorching temperature, WD0032-317B cannot claim the title of the hottest planet in outer space. That distinction belongs to the planet KELT-9b.
Interestingly, many people have previously speculated that Jupiter is not a planet but a brown dwarf or failed star. This is due to Jupiter’s similar composition to a brown dwarf. Jupiter is said to have a temperature of 4,300 degrees Celsius.
This groundbreaking discovery sheds new light on the mysteries of outer space and provides valuable insights into the nature of brown dwarfs and their relationship with other celestial bodies. Further research and exploration are needed to uncover more about these fascinating objects in our universe.
How does the size of WD0032-317B compare to Jupiter, and why is this finding significant
Scientists Make Incredible Discovery: Brown Dwarf Hotter Than the Sun!
In a major breakthrough, researchers from the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel have uncovered a mind-blowing find in outer space. They have stumbled upon an extraordinary celestial object believed to be a brown dwarf that is even hotter than our sun.
Dubbed WD0032-317B, this brown dwarf is located a staggering 1,400 light years away from our planet. Sporting a temperature of 7,727 degrees Celsius, it surpasses the scorching surface temperature of the sun, which clocks in at 5,504 degrees Celsius, according to Science Alert.
But that’s not all. The Daily Mail reports that WD0032-317B is not just hot, it is also astoundingly large for a brown dwarf. In fact, it is a whopping 88 times larger than Jupiter, making it the largest and hottest brown dwarf ever discovered.
Na’ama Hallakoun, a researcher from the Weizmann Institute of Science, expressed her astonishment at this finding, stating, “This object, which has nearly reached the limit of hydrogen burning, has the potential to become one of the most massive brown dwarfs known to us.”
To track down these enigmatic brown dwarfs, Hallakoun and her team utilized the Ultraviolet and Visual Echelle Spectrograph (UVES) at the Weizmann Institute of Science. This remarkable discovery could hold the key to unraveling the mysteries surrounding our own planet Jupiter.
Hallakoun explained that it is the extreme ultraviolet radiation emitted by a small star or white dwarf called WD0032-3177 that is responsible for the scorching temperature of WD0032-317B. The brown dwarf is constantly bombarded by this radiation, causing its temperature to skyrocket.
However, despite its blistering heat, WD0032-317B cannot claim the title of the hottest planet in existence. That prestigious honor goes to the aptly named planet KELT-9b.
Interestingly, for quite some time, there has been speculation that Jupiter might not actually be a planet but a brown dwarf or failed star, due to its similar composition. Jupiter is said to have a temperature of around 4,300 degrees Celsius.
This groundbreaking discovery sheds new light on the mysteries of outer space and provides invaluable insights into the nature of brown dwarfs and their captivating relationship with other celestial bodies. The quest for knowledge and exploration of these fascinating objects in our vast universe is far from over.
“Stunning astronomical discovery! Brown Dwarf WD0032-317B’s blazing temperature challenges our understanding of space objects. Fascinating to see something hotter than the Sun itself!”
“Brown Dwarf WD0032-317B: An astonishing celestial body with temperatures surpassing even our own sun. Truly remarkable to see the wonders of the universe unfold.”